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Which of the following statements correctly describes saturated fatty acids (SFA)?
Which of the following statements correctly describes saturated fatty acids (SFA)?
Which source is particularly high in unsaturated fatty acids?
Which source is particularly high in unsaturated fatty acids?
What is a significant risk associated with high intake of saturated fatty acids?
What is a significant risk associated with high intake of saturated fatty acids?
Which fatty acid is considered essential for human health and must be obtained from the diet?
Which fatty acid is considered essential for human health and must be obtained from the diet?
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What is the caloric content provided by lipids per gram?
What is the caloric content provided by lipids per gram?
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Which type of fatty acid is characterized by having multiple double bonds and is known for its health benefits?
Which type of fatty acid is characterized by having multiple double bonds and is known for its health benefits?
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What role do essential fatty acids play in the body?
What role do essential fatty acids play in the body?
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What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have on plasma cholesterol levels?
What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) have on plasma cholesterol levels?
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Which type of fat is primarily sourced from plant oils and is known to positively influence heart health?
Which type of fat is primarily sourced from plant oils and is known to positively influence heart health?
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What is the primary function of essential fatty acids derived from dietary polyunsaturated fats?
What is the primary function of essential fatty acids derived from dietary polyunsaturated fats?
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Which of the following is a key role of dietary fats in energy metabolism?
Which of the following is a key role of dietary fats in energy metabolism?
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Which health effect is associated with a high intake of saturated fats?
Which health effect is associated with a high intake of saturated fats?
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Which type of fat is essential for human health and must be obtained through diet?
Which type of fat is essential for human health and must be obtained through diet?
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How do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) primarily benefit cardiovascular health?
How do polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) primarily benefit cardiovascular health?
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What effect do monounsaturated fats have on cholesterol levels in the body?
What effect do monounsaturated fats have on cholesterol levels in the body?
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Which source of dietary fat is considered the least healthy due to its potential to raise bad cholesterol levels?
Which source of dietary fat is considered the least healthy due to its potential to raise bad cholesterol levels?
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What is one of the primary consequences of a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
What is one of the primary consequences of a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
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What is a common health recommendation regarding the consumption of fats?
What is a common health recommendation regarding the consumption of fats?
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What is the primary function of dietary fats in the human body?
What is the primary function of dietary fats in the human body?
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Which of the following fatty acids is considered a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)?
Which of the following fatty acids is considered a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)?
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Which food source is primarily rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?
Which food source is primarily rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?
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What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) have on health?
What effect do monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) have on health?
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What is a characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?
What is a characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)?
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What is the maximum recommended percentage of energy that should come from saturated fat in a balanced diet?
What is the maximum recommended percentage of energy that should come from saturated fat in a balanced diet?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT a result of a deficiency in essential fatty acids in infants?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a result of a deficiency in essential fatty acids in infants?
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How do fat-soluble vitamins differ from water-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?
How do fat-soluble vitamins differ from water-soluble vitamins in terms of toxicity?
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What condition can result from excessive intake of dietary fats?
What condition can result from excessive intake of dietary fats?
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Which significant health issue is NOT associated with dietary fat and high cholesterol levels?
Which significant health issue is NOT associated with dietary fat and high cholesterol levels?
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Which vitamin is essential for maintaining epithelial integrity?
Which vitamin is essential for maintaining epithelial integrity?
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Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of essential fatty acids?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of essential fatty acids?
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What is a key role of the fat-soluble vitamin D?
What is a key role of the fat-soluble vitamin D?
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Which of the following is a major health issue linked to high levels of dietary fat?
Which of the following is a major health issue linked to high levels of dietary fat?
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What is the recommended maximum daily intake of cholesterol?
What is the recommended maximum daily intake of cholesterol?
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What characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) determines the position of the nearest double bond?
What characteristic of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) determines the position of the nearest double bond?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of dietary fats?
Which of the following is NOT a function of dietary fats?
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Which food source is primarily considered a vegetable oil?
Which food source is primarily considered a vegetable oil?
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What is a primary health benefit associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish?
What is a primary health benefit associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish?
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Why are fats considered essential for infants' diets?
Why are fats considered essential for infants' diets?
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What is the defining temperature characteristic of animal fats compared to vegetable oils?
What is the defining temperature characteristic of animal fats compared to vegetable oils?
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How do dietary fats provide a feeling of fullness after a meal?
How do dietary fats provide a feeling of fullness after a meal?
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What role does cholesterol play in digestion?
What role does cholesterol play in digestion?
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Which of the following fatty acids is essential for human health?
Which of the following fatty acids is essential for human health?
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What type of fats primarily provide concentrated energy for the body?
What type of fats primarily provide concentrated energy for the body?
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Flashcards
Carbohydrate Recommendation
Carbohydrate Recommendation
Carbohydrates should provide 50-60% of daily energy needs.
Excessive Carbohydrate Intake
Excessive Carbohydrate Intake
Can lead to obesity.
Lipids
Lipids
Group of compounds (fats, oils) insoluble in water.
Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA)
Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA)
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Unsaturated Fatty Acid
Unsaturated Fatty Acid
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Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids
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Essential Fatty Acid Function
Essential Fatty Acid Function
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Energy from Fats
Energy from Fats
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Fat Intake Recommendation
Fat Intake Recommendation
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Cholesterol Limit
Cholesterol Limit
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Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
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Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in Infants
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in Infants
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Excessive Fat Intake Effects
Excessive Fat Intake Effects
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Fat and Cardiovascular Health
Fat and Cardiovascular Health
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Fat and Other Health Concerns
Fat and Other Health Concerns
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Vitamin A (Retinol) Function
Vitamin A (Retinol) Function
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Vitamin A and Vision
Vitamin A and Vision
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Vitamin A and Epithelial Cells
Vitamin A and Epithelial Cells
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Nutrition
Nutrition
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What are we?
What are we?
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Macronutrients
Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
Micronutrients
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Vulnerable Groups
Vulnerable Groups
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Malnutrition
Malnutrition
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Nutritional Status Assessment
Nutritional Status Assessment
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Dietetics
Dietetics
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy
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Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines
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Alpha-linolenic Acid
Alpha-linolenic Acid
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
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Fat Storage
Fat Storage
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Fat as Insulation
Fat as Insulation
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Fat as Protection
Fat as Protection
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What are essential fatty acids?
What are essential fatty acids?
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Fat and Vitamin Transport
Fat and Vitamin Transport
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Fat's Role in Satiety
Fat's Role in Satiety
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Fat as a Building Block
Fat as a Building Block
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Fat in Digestion
Fat in Digestion
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Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)
Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)
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FFQ Strengths
FFQ Strengths
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FFQ Limitations
FFQ Limitations
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Food Balance Sheet Technique
Food Balance Sheet Technique
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Food Balance Sheet Groups
Food Balance Sheet Groups
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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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