Sodexo Dietetic Internships
Part 1  Macronutrients: Protein, Carbohydrates, Lipids and Energy Assignment
Part 2  Micronutrient Resume
Name:
Protein
1.
List the essential amino acids for adults, including those that are considered
conditionally essential:
Adults
2.
List the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and explain when they’re indicated.
3.
Explain the differences between kwashiorkor and marasmus.
4.
How much extra protein is required during pregnancy and lactation?
5.
At what age are protein needs the highest per kilogram of body weight?
Carbohydrates
6.
Define the following terms:
a. Glycogen
b. Glycogenolysis
c. Gluconeogenesis
d. Monosaccharide
e. Disaccharide
f.
Sugar alcohol
g. Dietary fiber
i. Soluble fiber
ii. Insoluble fiber
7.
8.
List the monosaccharide components of the three most common disaccharides:
Sucrose=
and
Maltose=
and
Lactose=
and
Define the following and indicate the role they have in glucose metabolism:
a. Glucagon
b. Epinephrine
c. Thyroxine
d. Growth Hormone
e. Insulin
Lipids
9.
Define the following terms:
a. Cholesterol
b. Chylomicrons
c. Essential fatty acids (EFA)
d. Triglycerides
e. Hydrogenation
f.
Ketone bodies
g. Omega 3 fatty acid
h. Omega 6 fatty acid
i.
Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)
j.
Monounsaturated fatty acids
k. Saturated fatty acid
l.
Medium chain triglyceride (MCT)
m. Trans fatty acids
10.
What are the causes and signs of EFAD (essential fatty acid deficiency)?
11.
What is the relationship between cholesterol and vitamin D?
12.
How much linoleic acid is required to prevent EFAD?
Energy
13.
Define the following:
a. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
b. Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)
c. Calorie
d. Direct calorimetry
e. Indirect calorimetry
f.
Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
g. Thermic Effect of Food (Specific Dynamic Action)
14.
What 3 components make up your Total Energy Expenditure?
15.
Explain the effect of a fever on metabolic rate:
For every 1 degree rise in body temperature above 98.6°F there is a
% (increase/decrease) in metabolic rate.
For every 1 degree rise in body temperature above 37°C there is a
% (increase/decrease) in metabolic rate.
Micronutrient Resume
Based on assigned vitamin and mineral, complete a nutrient resume for each.
The resume is limited to 1 page and should contain at minimum the following information:
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Fat vs. Water Soluble
Food Sources
RDA
Side Effects of Toxicities
Signs and Symptoms of Deficiencies
Sites of Absorption
Potential Interactions with other Nutrients or Drugs
Have fun with the assignment. Be creative. Approach as if you are trying to sell your nutrient as
the most important. E-mail to your program director when completed. All “resumes” will be
combined into 1 document and shared with your fellow interns as a resource.
Vitamins
A, C, D, E, K, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folate, B12, Pantothenic acid, Biotin, Choline
Minerals
Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum,
Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride