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Which of the following statements correctly describes saturated fatty acids (SFA)?

  • They can increase HDL cholesterol levels.
  • They contain the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms. (correct)
  • They are primarily derived from plant sources.
  • They are liquid at room temperature.
  • Which source is particularly high in unsaturated fatty acids?

  • Coconut oil
  • Animal fat
  • Butter
  • Olive oil (correct)
  • What is a significant risk associated with high intake of saturated fatty acids?

  • Reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases
  • Increased levels of LDL cholesterol (correct)
  • Enhanced immune response
  • Increased HDL cholesterol levels
  • Which fatty acid is considered essential for human health and must be obtained from the diet?

    <p>Linoleic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the caloric content provided by lipids per gram?

    <p>9 kcal/g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acid is characterized by having multiple double bonds and is known for its health benefits?

    <p>Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do essential fatty acids play in the body?

    <p>They form cell membranes and produce hormone-like compounds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have on plasma cholesterol levels?

    <p>They do not affect plasma cholesterol. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat is primarily sourced from plant oils and is known to positively influence heart health?

    <p>Monounsaturated fats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of essential fatty acids derived from dietary polyunsaturated fats?

    <p>Cell membrane structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key role of dietary fats in energy metabolism?

    <p>To store energy for long-term use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health effect is associated with a high intake of saturated fats?

    <p>Increased risk of type 2 diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat is essential for human health and must be obtained through diet?

    <p>Omega-3 fatty acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) primarily benefit cardiovascular health?

    <p>Reducing triglyceride levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do monounsaturated fats have on cholesterol levels in the body?

    <p>They can raise HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source of dietary fat is considered the least healthy due to its potential to raise bad cholesterol levels?

    <p>Coconut oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary consequences of a deficiency in essential fatty acids?

    <p>Impaired immune function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common health recommendation regarding the consumption of fats?

    <p>Limit saturated and trans fats while consuming unsaturated fats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of dietary fats in the human body?

    <p>To serve as a major source of energy storage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fatty acids is considered a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)?

    <p>Oleic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is primarily rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?

    <p>Fish oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) have on health?

    <p>They help decrease inflammation in the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?

    <p>They contain one or more double bonds in their structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum recommended percentage of energy that should come from saturated fat in a balanced diet?

    <p>25-30% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT a result of a deficiency in essential fatty acids in infants?

    <p>Increased muscle mass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fat-soluble vitamins differ from water-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?

    <p>Fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in the body, leading to toxicity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can result from excessive intake of dietary fats?

    <p>Digestive disturbances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant health issue is NOT associated with dietary fat and high cholesterol levels?

    <p>Type 2 diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for maintaining epithelial integrity?

    <p>Vitamin A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of essential fatty acids?

    <p>They are crucial for normal growth and development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of the fat-soluble vitamin D?

    <p>Regulating calcium metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major health issue linked to high levels of dietary fat?

    <p>Atherosclerosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maximum daily intake of cholesterol?

    <p>300 mg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) determines the position of the nearest double bond?

    <p>It is located three carbons away from the methyl end. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of dietary fats?

    <p>Providing 2 kcal per gram of energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source is primarily considered a vegetable oil?

    <p>Olive oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary health benefit associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish?

    <p>They reduce cardiovascular risk factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are fats considered essential for infants' diets?

    <p>They are essential for brain development and growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining temperature characteristic of animal fats compared to vegetable oils?

    <p>Animal fats are solid at room temperature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do dietary fats provide a feeling of fullness after a meal?

    <p>They trigger hormones that prolong stomach retention of food. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholesterol play in digestion?

    <p>It is converted to bile acids important for digestion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fatty acids is essential for human health?

    <p>Linoleic acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fats primarily provide concentrated energy for the body?

    <p>Fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Carbohydrate Recommendation

    Carbohydrates should provide 50-60% of daily energy needs.

    Excessive Carbohydrate Intake

    Can lead to obesity.

    Lipids

    Group of compounds (fats, oils) insoluble in water.

    Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA)

    Solid at room temp, found in animal products.

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    Unsaturated Fatty Acid

    Have double bonds, liquid at room temp.

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    Essential Fatty Acids

    Body needs them, but can't make them.

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    Essential Fatty Acid Function

    Support immune function, vision & cell membrane.

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    Energy from Fats

    9 kcal/gram, more energy dense than carbs.

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    Fat Intake Recommendation

    A healthy diet contains 25-30% of its energy from fats, with no more than 1/3 of that being saturated fat.

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    Cholesterol Limit

    Daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg.

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    Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

    Rare in adults, but can occur with prolonged fat-free nutrition, causing growth issues and liver problems.

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    Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in Infants

    Leads to growth failure, dry skin, red skin lesions, weak blood vessels, poor healing, and increased infections.

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    Excessive Fat Intake Effects

    Can cause digestive issues like diarrhea and bloating.

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    Fat and Cardiovascular Health

    High dietary fat and cholesterol contribute to atherosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, and impaired immune function.

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    Fat and Other Health Concerns

    High fat intake may contribute to multiple sclerosis, certain cancers (colon, breast, prostate), and gallstones.

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    Vitamin A (Retinol) Function

    Essential for vision, maintaining epithelial cell function, growth, and reproduction.

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    Vitamin A and Vision

    Vital for making visual purple, a pigment used in low-light vision.

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    Vitamin A and Epithelial Cells

    Keeps the epithelial cells lining the body healthy and prevents keratinization (hardening).

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    Nutrition

    The science of nutrients in food and their effects on the body, including the study of eating habits.

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    What are we?

    We are what we eat! This emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in our well-being.

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    Macronutrients

    Essential nutrients needed in large quantities, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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    Micronutrients

    Essential nutrients needed in smaller amounts, including vitamins and minerals.

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    Vulnerable Groups

    People with increased nutritional needs or risks, like children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

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    Malnutrition

    A state of poor nutrition, either from lack of essential nutrients (deficiency) or excess (excess) intake.

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    Nutritional Status Assessment

    Evaluating an individual's dietary intake and health condition to identify nutritional deficiencies or excesses.

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    Dietetics

    The science and practice of applying food and nutrition knowledge to improve health and well-being.

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    Medical Nutrition Therapy

    Individualized dietary plans for managing specific diseases or conditions.

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    Dietary Guidelines

    Recommendations for healthy eating patterns to prevent diseases and promote well-being.

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    Alpha-linolenic Acid

    An omega-3 fatty acid essential for growth and brain development in infants. It's found in sources like flaxseed oil, chia seeds, and walnuts.

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    Omega-3 Fatty Acid

    A type of unsaturated fatty acid with its first double bond three carbons away from the methyl (CH3) end of the carbon chain.

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    Fat Storage

    The body can store unlimited amounts of fat. Fat cells can expand up to 50 times their size, and new fat cells can be created if needed.

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    Fat as Insulation

    The layer of fat beneath the skin acts as insulation, protecting the body from cold temperatures.

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    Fat as Protection

    Fat cushions and protects vital organs, such as the kidneys, from injury.

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    What are essential fatty acids?

    Fatty acids that our body cannot produce, making it essential to obtain them through diet.

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    Fat and Vitamin Transport

    Fat carries fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) through the body, helping them reach where they're needed.

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    Fat's Role in Satiety

    The glycerides in fats give us a feeling of fullness after eating, helping us feel satisfied.

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    Fat as a Building Block

    Fats are essential components of cell membranes and are converted into biologically active compounds like hormones and prostaglandins.

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    Fat in Digestion

    Cholesterol, a type of fat, is converted into bile acids, which are crucial for the digestion of fats.

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    Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)

    A survey used to assess usual food intake over a period of time, typically the past year. It asks about the frequency of consumption of various food items.

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    FFQ Strengths

    Relatively easy and quick to administer. Doesn't require participants to change their diet during data collection. Commonly used in dietary research.

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    FFQ Limitations

    Relies on memory, which can lead to recall bias. Doesn't capture infrequently eaten foods. Can underestimate actual food intake.

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    Food Balance Sheet Technique

    An indirect method of assessing nutrition at the national level. It estimates the food available per person by analyzing production, imports, and exports.

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    Food Balance Sheet Groups

    The food balance sheet technique classifies food into 11 groups to analyze the national food supply. These groups include cereals, starchy roots, sugars, legumes, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, milk, eggs, and oils/fats.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Nutrition in Health & Disease for Nursing Students

    • This guide is a systematic approach to nutrition, focusing on both health and disease contexts for nursing students.
    • It was created by staff members of the Public Health & Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University.
    • The authors aim to provide a valuable guide, though the book isn't meant to replace classroom learning, seminars, attending workshops, or reading the most recent journals and textbooks on nutrition.

    Preface

    • The authors express their pleasure in presenting the book in this format.
    • They emphasize that the book aims to be a valuable guide, but cannot fully replace direct instruction including lectures, scientific sessions, and library research.
    • They apologize for any shortcomings in the book and welcome suggestions for improvement.
    • The authors thank all contributors.

    Contents

    • The book covers a range of topics related to nutrition for nursing students in public health.
    • It includes sections on the basics of nutrition (introductory, energy, food constituents, macronutrients, micronutrients), feeding of vulnerable groups, malnutrition, nutritional status assessment, and dietetics, including specific medical nutrition therapies for conditions like diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, renal diseases, liver diseases, gout, peptic ulcer diseases, and cancer.
    • Includes Dietary Guidelines for preventing osteoporosis.
    • The final section consists of references.

    Definitions

    • Nutrition: The science of nutrients in foods and their actions within the body; the study of human behaviors related to food and eating.
    • Food: Sustenance; providing nutrients and/or energy for growth, maintenance, repair, proper bodily functions, and exercise.
    • Nutrients: Chemical substances from food used by the body for energy, structural materials, and regulating agents, supporting growth, maintenance of tissues, and repair.
    • Essential Nutrients: Needed from outside the body because one cannot produce them or in sufficient quantities; must be consumed through food.
    • Diet: Composed of the foods consumed regularly.
    • Balanced Diet: A diet providing all essential nutrients for preventing deficiency diseases.
    • Food Security: Reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs for an active and healthy life.

    Basics and Practice of Nutrition

    • Nutritional well-being is a function of nutrient content of food, absorption effectiveness, health status and requirements like age, sex and activity levels
    • Planning a diet is based on nutritional requirements, local feeding habits, available food, income and health conditions like pregnancy and lactation.
    • Food serves as building and repair material, fuel for energy and regulation of bodily functions
    • Foods are broadly classified as macronutrients (grams), and micronutrients (milligrams).
    • Organics and inorganic constituents: Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
    • Energy as not a nutrient but the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins yield energy

    Energy

    • The metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins results in energy production.
    • Energy is measured by the average calorific values of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in kilocalories (kcal).
    • Energy requirements vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level and physiological states (growth, pregnancy, lactation).
    • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the largest component of energy expenditure (40%-70%).

    Basic Food Constituents

    • Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins which are the bulk of the diet.
    • Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals which are needed in small quantities
    • Water is also a macronutrient.

    Macronutrients

    • Protein: Key to body formation/maintenance, provides amino acids needed by the body. Essential and non-essential amino acids. Animal sources (milk, eggs, meat, poultry, fish) and plant sources (pulses, cereals, beans, nuts). Biological value (BV) reflects amino acid composition.
    • Carbohydrates: Main energy source, are divided into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Sources include grains, cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
    • Fats: Energy-rich, important for body structure, insulation, and protection. Classifies as saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Foods include vegetable oils, meat fat, and dairy fat. Essential fatty acids like linoleic and linolenic acids.

    Other Vitamins

    • Vitamin A: Essential for vision, epithelial integrity, reproduction, and immunity. Sources: animal products, darkly colored vegetables.
    • Vitamin D: Regulates calcium/phosphorus homeostasis, important for bone health and muscle function. Sources: oily fish, eggs, and exposure to the sun.
    • Vitamin E: Antioxidant necessary for preventing cell damage. Sources: vegetable oils, nuts, leafy vegetables.
    • Vitamin K: Essential for blood clotting. Sources: leafy greens, some dairy and meat products.
    • Water-soluble vitamins (B vitamins and Vitamin C): Needed in small amounts primarily for enzymatic functions, and are essential coenzymes in metabolic reactions. Include Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), etc. Sources vary from various food groups.

    Minerals

    • Calcium: Essential for bone health. Sources: dairy products, leafy vegetables, and fortified foods.
    • Iron: Necessary for hemoglobin production. Sources: red meat, leafy vegetables, and fortified foods.
    • Iodine: Required for thyroid hormone synthesis. Sources: seafood and iodized salt.
    • Zinc: Involved in various bodily functions. Sources: meat, dairy, and some vegetables.

    ###Feeding Vulnerable Groups

    • Pregnant and lactating mothers: Increased caloric, protein, and nutrient needs (iron, folate, calcium, vitamin D).
    • Infants: Exclusive breastfeeding for initial months, appropriate complementary feeding
    • Preschool Children: Varied food sources, enough calories. Important vitamins and minerals like iron.
    • Older Adults: Dietary considerations for various needs.

    Assessment of Nutritional Status

    • Anthropometric Measurements (height, weight, BMI), Clinical Exam, Biochemical assays, Dietary evaluation.
    • Screening identify populations at risk of malnutrition
    • Techniques to assess nutritional status
    • National level assessments (e.g., food balance sheets) provide information on overall national levels of nutrient availability

    Treatment and Dietary Guide for Specific Conditions

    • Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for specific diseases. Individualized MNT is required to meet specific needs
    • Dietary considerations vary for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, renal disease and liver disease etc.

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