Exam (elaborations)
ECPI Essentials Chapter 44 - Exam 1 NUTRITION Questions and Answers
ECPI Essentials Chapter 44 - Exam 1 NUTRITION Questions and Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
ECPI Essentials Chapter 44 - Exam 1NUTRITION Questions and Answers
Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Carbohydrates
*Main source of energy
*The brain constantly craves carbs
55-65% of total calories in diet
*Grains
*Vegetables
*Fruit
*Dairy
Proteins
*Growth, repair and maintenance
*Manufacturing of hormones (insulin, epinephrine)
*Act as enzymes
*Plasma proteins aid in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance (albumin)
*Found in plant and animal sources
*Dried peas and beans
Fats
Provide energy
Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
,Supporting and protecting organs
Body insulation
Lipids
Beef, butter, dressings, cheese, milk
Vitamin A
*Infection resistance, body tissue repair
*Night blindness
Vitamin B
*Circulation, blood-building
*Beriberi
Vitamin C
Healing, bones and teeth
Scurvy
Vitamin D
Bone formation
Rickets
Vitamin E
Aging retardation, anticlotting factor
Hemolysis of red blood cells
Vitamin K
NTK!!!!!!
*Synthesis of clotting factors
*Hemorrhaging - antidote for cumadin a
warfaren
Religious Dietary Restrictions know common ones
, SEE TABLE 44-3, p. 1006 - need to know common restrictions
Botulism
*Improperly home-canned foods, smoked and salted fish, ham, sausage, shellfish
*Symptoms:
**Mild discomfort to death in 24 hours
**Nausea
**Dizziness
**Respiratory paralysis
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Undercooked meat (ground beef)
Symptoms
Severe cramps
N/V
Diarrhea
Renal failure
1-8 days after eating
Enteritis
Cooked meats, meat dishes held at room or warm temperature
Symptoms
Mild diarrhea
Vomiting
8-24 hours after eating
Lasts 1-2 days
Salmonellosis
Milk, custards, eggs, salad dressing, shellfish
Symptoms
Mild to severe diarrhea
Cramps
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
78252 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now