Nutrition 1020 Exam 3 with verified solutions 2024
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Nutrition 1020
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Nutrition 1020
What does insulin do?
Lowers blood sugar levels by causing the liver and muscles uptake the glucose (changes it to glycogen for storage).
What is peristalsis?
The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push...
Nutrition 1020 Exam 3 with
verified solutions 2024
What does insulin do? - answer Lowers blood sugar levels by
causing the liver and muscles uptake the glucose (changes it to
glycogen for storage).
What is peristalsis? - answer The involuntary constriction and
relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating
wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward.
What are benefits of insoluble fiber? - answer Insoluble fiber -
Does not soften or gel in water.
Does attract water.
(Cellulose. Hemi-cellulose. Lignins.)
- Whole grain foods, celery strings, apple peels.
Soluble Fiber - answer Softens & Gels in water. Does attract water.
(Pectins. Gums. Mucilages.)
- Fruits (like apple pectin), vegetable, legumes, and oats.
Where does digestion of food occur? - answer Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
What is stored in the gallbladder? - answer Bile
, Type 1 Diabetes - answer Less than 5% of cases.
• Juvenile onset
• Is more difficult to control
• Insulin administration is essential in the control
of blood sugar (Insulin-dependent diabetes)
• Is due to a genetic and/or viral factor causing auto immunity
directed against the pancreatic beta cells
Type 2 Diabetes - answer • ~95% of cases
• Typically adult onset
• May be controlled with lifestyle changes & oral hypoglycemic
agents
• Is caused by insulin resistance (decreased insulin receptor
response)
• Is predisposed by obesity & genetics.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet - answer Heart healthy diet
to lower your cholesterol.
Total Fat: 25%-35% of Calories.
SFA: <7% of Calories.
PUFA: ≤10% of Calories
MUFA: ≤20% of Calories
Trans Fatty Acids: As low as possible.
Carbohydrates: 50%-60%.
Proteins: ~15% of Calories.
Cholesterol: <200 mg/day.
Plant stanols/sterols: 2 g/day.
Soluble Fiber: 10g-25g/day.
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