Jersey College Nutrition Final Exam Review
pernicious anemia (Ans- a form of anemia that is the primary cause of a vitamin B12 deficiency; occurs at the end stage of a disorder that causes the loss of certain cells in the stomach
Remodeling (Ans- breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
What is pellagra the deficiency of (Ans- Niacin Vit B3
components of blood (Ans- plasma, platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells
keep cold at this temp or below (Ans- 41 or below
micronutrient that is important for bone formation (Ans- calcium
What is body mass index (BMI)?(Ans- ratio of weight (kg) to height (m) to determine if a person is at a healthy weight
Function of Vitamin D (Ans- -Helps absorb calcium -Keeps teeth and bones strong -Found in dairy products and eggs
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Numbers for BMI (Ans- underweight less than 18.5 normal 18.5-24.9 overweight 25-29 obese greater than 30
microorganisms that commonly cause food infections (Ans- bacteria and viruses
What is beriberi?(Ans- deficiency of thiamin resulting in muscle wasting and nerve damage
Vitamin B (Ans- Thiamin Pantothenic Acid Biotin
basal metabolic rate (BMR) (Ans- the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is resting
vitamin k (Ans- blood clotting vitamin
magnesium absorption is reduced with what nutrients (Ans- phytate/ wheat bran and dried beans fiber excess unabsorbed acids calcium’s and phosphorus
What is osteomalacia?(Ans- softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium.
low levels of calcium symptoms (Ans- numbness muscle spasms seizures confusion cardiac arrest
Calcium is best absorbed with:
(Ans- Vitamin D
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