WGU Nutrition C787 Test (100% Verified)

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WGU Nutrition C787 Test (100% Verified) Function of fluids Ans- Provide shape and rigidity to cells, regulate body temp, lubrication, solvent, homeostasis More function of fluids Ans- Cushion body ... tissues, transports nutrients and waste, source of trace mineral, chemical reactions hypothalamus Ans- Controls thirst Thirst triggers Ans- Sodium and solute levels increase in blood Sources of fluid intake Ans- solid food and fluids, even coffee and energy drinks, though they are not necessarily healthy. Still of form of fluid intake. 6 classes of nutrients Ans- carbs, proteins, fat/lipids, vitamins, minerals, water Tolerable upper intake level Ans- the highest level of daily consumption that current data has shown to cause no side effects in humans; ensures people do not take harmful amounts (usually d/t supplements) My plate Ans- half fruit and veggies (more veggies); half protein and grains (more grains); dairy on the side sources of up-to-date nutrtion Ans- CDC, National institute of health Social triggers for eating Ans- learned and environmental e.g social gatherings how pepsin is activated Ans- pepsinogen secreted by stomach mucosa, activated by HCl in stomach Pancreatic proteases Ans- Active in small intestine. Amino acid absorption and final breakdown into smallest components.2 trigger foods for GERD Ans- coffee and tomato typical manifestation of GERD Ans- chest or back pain when lying down after meal Safe food for celiac disease Ans- Rice; no wheat, rye, or barley. Macronutrients Ans- Carbs, fats, proteins Monosaccharides Ans- glucose, fructose, galactose Starch Ans- 2 or more glucose monomers chained together in plants Glycogen Ans- 2 or more glucose monomers chained together in animals Glucagon Ans- hormone secreted by pancreas that causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose when blood glucose falls too low. [Show More]

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