| A | B |
|---|
| lead toxicity in children | mental deficiencies |
| water balance | function of sodium |
| fever | increases metabolic rate |
| glucose | sugar to which all sugars are converted |
| milk | good source of calcium |
| proteins | maintain tissue integrity;immumocompetence |
| incomplete proteins | plant sources |
| complete proteins | animal sources |
| saturated fats | animal sources |
| unsaturated fats | plant sources |
| B complex vitamins | function as coenzymes |
| basal metabolism | energy needed for body maintenance |
| glomerulus/nephron | filters the blood/funtional unit of kidney |
| glycogen | stored in the liver |
| enteral feeding | Feeding through GI tract |
| parenteral feeding | Intravenous drip |
| scurvy | Vitamin C deficiency |
| obesity | exceeds ideal body wt 20% |
| mucus | protects stomach and intestine lining |
| beta-carotene | spinach, carrots |
| hydrogenation | adding hydrogen to fatty acids |
| 22 | number of common amino acids |
| function of large intestine | water absorption |
| atherosclerosis | plaques in the coronary arteries |
| hyperemeis | severe persistent vomiting |
| menstruation begins | body fat reaches 20 % |
| primary source for energy | carbohydrates |
| pancreas | organ involved in process of IDDM |
| Vitamin A deficiency | night blindness |
| Vitamin E | antioxidant |
| Sodium | mineral present in greatest concentration in body |
| Fat soluable vitamins | A,D,E,K |
| concentrates and stores bile | function of gallbladder |
| Adequate folate intake | prevention of nerual tube defects |
| mebabolism | sum of all body processes |
| diverticula | outpouchings in the GI tract |
| Hepatitis | usually viral infection |
| colostrum | mother's first milk |
| antidiuretic hormone | conserves body water |
| lipoproteins | carry fat and cholesterol to cells |
| infarct | localized area of dead tissue |
| insulation | function of fat |
| eroded mucosal area | peptic ulcer |
| vegetable group | 3-5 servings |
| fruit group | 2-4 servings |
| meat group | 2-3 servings |
| milk, cheese group | 2-3 servings |
| bread, cereal group | 6-11 servings |
| fats, oils, sweets | use sparingly |
| fiber | not digested by humans |
| catabolism | protein breakdown/tissue breakdown |
| vitamin D deficiency | rickets |
| Vitamin K | needed for blood clotting |
| Thaimin deficiency | beri-beri |
| pernicious anemia | lack of intrinsic factor |
| insulin | major hormone controls blood glucose |
| ketones | comes from breakdown of fats |
| increase fluid intake | treatment of kidney stones |
| carcinogen | cancer causing agent |
| T-cells | bodies defense; fighter cells |
