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Nutrition

This class was created by Brainscape user Christina Rorison. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Christina Rorison
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Decks in this class (13)

1. The Role of Nutrition in Our Health
What are some of the factors that...,
Define nutrition 1,
Define carbohydrates 2
14  cards
2. Planning a Nutritious Diet
Assessing nutritional status abcd...,
Assessing nutritional status abcd...,
Assessing nutritional status abcd...
16  cards
3. Carbohydrates
How are carbohydrates created and...,
What are monosaccharides 2,
What are disaccharides 3
12  cards
4. Lipids
What are the common properties of...,
Define triglyceride 2,
What is a fatty acid 3
22  cards
5. Proteins
Describe the structure and role o...,
What are essential amino acids 2,
What are non essential amino acids 3
16  cards
6. Energy Balance and Weight Control
What is energy balance 1,
What are some various uses of ene...,
What are the risk factors associa...
10  cards
7. Micronutrients
Define micronutrient 1,
Define vitamin 2,
Define mineral 3
48  cards
8. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
What are the functions of water i...,
Describe the control mechanisms t...,
What are the recommended intakes ...
18  cards
9. Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses
What are the functions of the imm...,
What are the roles of the skin 2,
What are the roles of intestinal ...
17  cards
10. Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
Describe bone structure 1,
Describe the process of bone grow...,
List biological and lifestyle fac...
16  cards
11. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
How does nutrition affect fertili...,
Describe how breastfeeding affect...,
List the advantages of breastfeed...
15  cards
12. Nutrition from Infancy Through Adolescence
Describe the effects undernutriti...,
What does normal growth look like 2,
List the recommendations for carb...
10  cards
13. Nutrition During Adulthood
What minerals when low increase r...,
What mineral causes blood loss ul...,
What mineral causes decreased abs...
12  cards

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