NR 228 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE/ REVIEW

NR 228 Exam 1 Study Guide Know different types of sugars…. Words that end in “ose” like glucose, sucrose…. Define essential vs Non-essential GI Chapter: How the system works Structures of the GI tract and their function Know difference between Mono, Di, and Polysaccharides Pros and Cons of being Vegan Why is iodized salt necessary? Why should some people limit salt? Function of Vitamins and their real names i.e. B1= Thiamin Why can aspartame be dangerous and for whom? How much fluid do we need daily? What minerals are found in hard water vs softened water • Ch. 1: Wellness Nutrition • Ch. 2: Personal and Community Nutrition • Ch. 3: Digestion, Absorption, & Metabolism Week 2: • Ch. 4: Carbohydrates • Ch. 8: Water and Minerals (pp. 124-137) • Ch. 9: Energy, Weight, & Fitness (pp. 121-173) Week 3: • Ch. 5: Fats • Ch. 6: Protein Week 4: • Ch. 7: Vitamins • Ch. 8: Water & Minerals (pp. 137-145) • Ch. 9: Energy Supply & Fitness (pp. 173) What is the purpose of My Plate, More Matters, Healthy People 2020? What must be on a food label? Know Carbs: what foods contain carbohydrates List the 5 dimensions of Health Difference between: EAR. AMDR, AI, RDI What affects carbohydrate absorption? Define “nutrient” and their role in our health Know role of Minerals, vitamins, water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats Do all of them yield (produce) energy? What foods provide the densest form of energy? Kcals per gram: carbs, protein, fats, alcohol Polyunsaturated vs saturated vs Trans fats Difference: Oils vs solid fats What does the number of double bonds have to do with the fatty acid chain? Foods high in saturated fats Why are Omega 3 fatty acids helpful? What is metabolism, anabolism, and catabolism? Define hydrogenation Why are each of the food groups good for protein, carbs, fats, minerals, vitamins? Is more than the daily requirement of protein advantageous? What are amino acids and what are their functions What are triglycerides, sterols, fats? What does organic mean? Foods containing Vitamin C are: What is the best way to improve physical health and to build the body and keep it strong? What is Health Promotions Strategy?