Applied Nutrition and Dietetics IBC Exam Review

Iron

• Oxygen transport in blood, energy production

• Bone strength and density

• Hormone regulation

• Nerve signal transmission

Pellagra

• A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.

• A disease that results from severe niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency.

• A skin condition caused by excessive sun exposure.

• A respiratory illness caused by a viral infection.

Fortified foods

• Foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients.

• Foods in which nutrients are added that did not originally exist in the food or existed in insignificant amounts.

• Foods that are processed to remove all nutrients.

• Foods that are naturally rich in vitamins and minerals.

Hypothesis

• A proven fact about a phenomenon.

• An educated guess as to why a phenomenon occurs.

• A detailed explanation of a phenomenon.

• A random assumption without evidence.

Vitamin K

• Blood clotting and bone health

• Vision and immune function

• Energy production and muscle growth

• Skin health and hair growth

Nutrition

• The process of cooking food to enhance flavor.

• The scientific study of food and how it nourishes the body and influences health.

• A method of preserving food for long-term storage.

• The art of combining different ingredients to create a dish.

Folate

• DNA synthesis and cell division

• Protein synthesis and muscle growth

• Fat metabolism and energy production

• Bone health and calcium absorption

Water-soluble vitamins

• Vitamins that are soluble in fat; these include vitamins A, D, E, and K.

• Vitamins that are soluble in water; these include vitamin C and the B vitamins.

• Vitamins that are produced by the body and do not need to be consumed in the diet.

• Vitamins that are only found in animal products.

Food

• Plants and animals that we consume.

• Items that are used for decoration.

• Substances that are harmful to health.

• Products that are used in manufacturing.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

• A measurement representing the ratio of a person’s body weight to his or her height.

• A method to calculate a person's age based on their height.

• A scale used to measure a person's body fat percentage.

• A tool for assessing a person's muscle mass.