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1
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Four different types of proteins? (nutrition)

A

Structural

Protective Barrier

Transport, Communication

Enzymatic

2
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Two primary assessments of malnutrition?

A

Degree of height stunting (stopping)

Degree of wasting height (actually being reduced)

3
Q

What is energy Consumption determined by? what is this in turn determined by?

A

Energy expenditure, which is determined by BMR and level of habitual activity.

4
Q

What should your daily dietary intake of Carbs, Lipid and Protein be in percentages?

A

Carbs - 50%

Lipid - 35%

Protein - 15%

5
Q

What is growth essentially caused by?

A

Increased deposition of protein.

6
Q

If nitrogen was leaving the body would that mean protein was going in or out?

A

In.

7
Q

How is Nitrogen mostly excreted from the body?

A

Urine, Stool, Sweat.

8
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What three hormones mostly influence the regulation of muscle RNA?

A

Insulin, Thyroid hormone, Corticosterone.

9
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What is the definition of height stunting?

A

Lower height than expected for age.

10
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What mostly influences the growth of children in infancy, Childhood and then pubertal? (Separately)

A

Infancy: substrate driven

Childhood: Growth hormone driven

Pubertal: Sex-steroid driven

11
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Does a high birth weight or a low birth weight increase the risk of CHD?

A

A low birth weight increases the risk.

12
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How is treatment of malnutrition organised?

A

Screen - Recognise - Treat (enteral, Parenteral, Oral) - Monitor and document - Review.

13
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The inflammatory response causes what in relation to protein metabolism and synthesis?

A

Increased protein metabolism and decreased protein synthesis.