Dr. Mathews' Fall'10 Nutrition Exam Study Guide: A Comprehensive Review of Chapter Topics , Study notes of Nutrition

Download Dr. Mathews' Fall'10 Nutrition Exam Study Guide: A Comprehensive Review of Chapter Topics and more Study notes Nutrition in PDF only on Docsity! NUFS 2000_Dr. Mathews: Fall’10 Final Exam: Study Guide CHAPTER 1: WHAT YOU EAT AND WHY Nutrition – definition Essential nutrient Six classes of nutrients 4-9-4 calculations Healthy people 2010 objectives Hunger, appetite Hormones affecting satiety Scientific research/method: Hypothesis, theory, animal studies, human studies, peer review CHAPTER 2: GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING A HEALTHY DIET Food philosophy - Variety - Balance - Moderation Phytochemicals/functional foods - examples Nutrient density versus Energy density States of nutritional health Measurement of nutritional status Anatomy of MyPyramid Dietary guidelines for Americans 2000: physical activity DRI, AI, RDA - definitions Health claims - Sugar free, reduced sugar - Fat free, low far, reduced fat - High fiber, good source of fiber CHAPTER 3: THE HUMAN BODY: A NUTRITION PERSPECTIVE Structure and functions of cells and organ systems Organization of the body Cardiovascular system – arteries, veins, capillaries, portal circulation, lymph Nervous system – neuron, synapse, neurotransmitters Endocrine system – hormones, receptors Digestive system – peristalsis, sphincters Passive, facilitated, and active absorption Liver, gall bladder, pancreas Ulcers CHAPTER 4: CARBOHYDRATES Simple carbohydrates: mono, disaccharides Complex carbohydrates: amylose, amylopectin, fiber – soluble, insoluble, functions of fiber Alternative sweeteners Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates - enzymes Hormonal regulation of blood glucose: insulin, glucagon, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes Fiber RDA TEXTBOOK RESOURCES: www.mhhe.com/wardlawcont8