NUTR 110 (Nutrition) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE
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why is calcium important for bones?
structure and growth
vitamin d helps absorb calcium
serves as a calcium bank for body needs it
why is calcium important for circulating blood?
nerve impulses, muscle contraction (including the heartbeat), blood pressure
regulation
what happens if calcium intake is low?
your body will use the calcium in the bones
this works temporally, but long term calcium defiance can lead to osteoporosis
When does peak bone mass occur?
30
males have more bone mass than females
bone mass and strength decreases after peak
what are the 3 main sources of calcium?
milk products, green veggies, and some fish (best absorbed from milk)
Foods that are fortified with calcium are : orange juice, cereals, and waffles
what is phosphorus?
2nd most abundant mineral in body
for bone structure and teeth
animal protein is best source, but phosphorus is found in most foods
What is fluoride?
,trace mineral
for bone structure and teeth
how if fluoride consumed?
through water
is scranton fluoridated?
no use fluroide toothpaste or tables/drops
what is iron?
trace mineral needed to make hemoglobin
What does hemoglobin do?
carries oxygen in the blood
what happens if you lack iron?
anemia
causes weakness, tired, and headaches
most common nutritional disorder in world
how many mg of iron do females need?
18mg/day
how much mg do males need?
8
why do females need more iron?
they eat less food
lose iron with menustration
need increase w/ pregnancy
Where is iron found?
in meats, whole grains(germ), beans and fortified foods
cooking with iron pot/pans can increase the amount of iron consumed
, What is iodine?
trace mineral
why is iodine needed?
thyroid
what happens if you are deficent in iodine?
goiters(swollen thyroid)
creitinism(birth defects if mother is deficent
What electrolytes are needed for proper hydration ?
sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and chloride
What is the amount of sodium needed for healthy adults?
1500-2300mg
What causes increased blood pressure?
hypertension
The more processes a food is?
the more sodium it contains
What are ways to limit sodium?
DASH diet (Dietary approach to stop hypertension)
Flavor with low-sodium spices
Eat less processed foods
What is water?
a nutrient, not energy yielding
most important body is made up of 60% water
What are the benefits of juices?
AND ANSWERS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE
100% VERIFIED.
why is calcium important for bones?
structure and growth
vitamin d helps absorb calcium
serves as a calcium bank for body needs it
why is calcium important for circulating blood?
nerve impulses, muscle contraction (including the heartbeat), blood pressure
regulation
what happens if calcium intake is low?
your body will use the calcium in the bones
this works temporally, but long term calcium defiance can lead to osteoporosis
When does peak bone mass occur?
30
males have more bone mass than females
bone mass and strength decreases after peak
what are the 3 main sources of calcium?
milk products, green veggies, and some fish (best absorbed from milk)
Foods that are fortified with calcium are : orange juice, cereals, and waffles
what is phosphorus?
2nd most abundant mineral in body
for bone structure and teeth
animal protein is best source, but phosphorus is found in most foods
What is fluoride?
,trace mineral
for bone structure and teeth
how if fluoride consumed?
through water
is scranton fluoridated?
no use fluroide toothpaste or tables/drops
what is iron?
trace mineral needed to make hemoglobin
What does hemoglobin do?
carries oxygen in the blood
what happens if you lack iron?
anemia
causes weakness, tired, and headaches
most common nutritional disorder in world
how many mg of iron do females need?
18mg/day
how much mg do males need?
8
why do females need more iron?
they eat less food
lose iron with menustration
need increase w/ pregnancy
Where is iron found?
in meats, whole grains(germ), beans and fortified foods
cooking with iron pot/pans can increase the amount of iron consumed
, What is iodine?
trace mineral
why is iodine needed?
thyroid
what happens if you are deficent in iodine?
goiters(swollen thyroid)
creitinism(birth defects if mother is deficent
What electrolytes are needed for proper hydration ?
sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and chloride
What is the amount of sodium needed for healthy adults?
1500-2300mg
What causes increased blood pressure?
hypertension
The more processes a food is?
the more sodium it contains
What are ways to limit sodium?
DASH diet (Dietary approach to stop hypertension)
Flavor with low-sodium spices
Eat less processed foods
What is water?
a nutrient, not energy yielding
most important body is made up of 60% water
What are the benefits of juices?
