Endocrinology
Study Guide
DISCIPLINE: NUTRITION
Resource Faculty: Dr. B.W. Tobin
I. INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
NOTE: For the study of Nutrition both Shils and the CD-ROM program will
be used to answer the objectives.
Primary References:
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Shils. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 1999.
{WB 400 M689 1999}
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2.
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Diabetes and Weight Management. Nutrition in Medicine CD-ROM
Program. Academic Version 3.0 Ed. Steven H. Ziesel, 2000. LRC
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Optional Reference:
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Integrative
Concepts: Regulation of Complex Functions: Weight Management Station. LRC.
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TOPIC: THYROID
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OBJECTIVE 1
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Know the symptoms of the iodine deficiency disorders and be
able to describe iodine toxicity.
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Primary Reference:
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1.
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Clugston and Hetzel. Iodine. In: Modern Nutrition in Health
and Disease. 1999, pp 256-262.
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TOPIC: OVARY - FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE
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OBJECTIVE 1
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Describe the methods of and rationale for the nutritional
assessment of the pregnant woman.
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OBJECTIVE 2
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Discuss the recommended dietary allowances for pregnancy and
lactation.
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OBJECTIVE 3
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Identify which vitamins and minerals are important for
anemia prevention during pregnancy and describe the biochemical basis for
these needs.
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OBJECTIVE 4
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Discuss nutritional supplements, caffeine, alcohol, drugs
and exercise in pregnancy; note the impact of maternal risk factors on
fetal birth weight.
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Primary Reference:
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1.
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McGanity. Maternal Nutrition. In: Modern
Nutrition in Health and Disease. 1999, pp. 811-835.
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TOPIC: DIABETES, INSULIN DEFICIENCY AND FUEL HOMEOSTASIS
SUBTOPIC: GLUCOSE METABOLISM
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OBJECTIVE 1.
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Review glucose metabolism including digestion
absorption and transport.
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OBJECTIVE 2.
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Contract glucose storage and gluconeogenesis in
different tissues.
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SUBTOPIC: GLUCOSE REGULATION
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OBJECTIVE 1.
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Describe insulin, glucagon and epinephrine actions on
glucose metabolism.
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OBJECTIVE 2.
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Describe insulin and glucagon actions in liver,
muscle, and adipocytes.
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OBJECTIVE 3.
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Compare and contrast glucose, glycogen, and fat
metabolism.
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OBJECTIVE 4
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Compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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OBJECTIVE 5.
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Describe obesity and insulin metabolism in Type 2 diabetes.
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SUBTOPIC: FUEL METABOLISM
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OBJECTIVE 1
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Show how intake and expenditure influence energy balance.
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OBJECTIVE 2
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Contrast metabolic changes due to over/under feeding.
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OBJECTIVE 3
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Describe the long term health consequences of over-feeding.
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Primary Reference:
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1.
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Glucose Metabolism, Glucose Regulation, Fuel Metabolism. In:
Diabetes and Weight Management. Nutrition in Medicine CD-ROM Program.
Academic Version 3.0 Ed. Steven H. Ziesel, 2000. LRC
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TOPIC: INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTS: REGULATION OF COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
SUBTOPIC: ENERGY PRODUCTION AND METABOLISM; HORMONES AND NUTRIENT METABOLISM
SUBTOPIC: APPETITE REGULATION
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OBJECTIVE 1
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Describe effects of insulin, cortisol, and glucagon on
appetite.
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OBJECTIVE 2
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Compare actions of NPY, galanin, and corticotropin.
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OBJECTIVE 3
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Describe how diet influences serotonin production.
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OBJECTIVE 4
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Compare serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine action on
appetite.
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OBJECTIVE 5
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Explain how appetite regulation can lead to excessive weight
gain.
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OBJECTIVE 6
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List mechanisms that conserve weight during dieting.
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SUBTOPIC: GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT
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OBJECTIVE 1
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Explain the acute and chronic consequences of energy
imbalance.
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OBJECTIVE 2
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List causes, signs and consequences of hypo and
hyperglycemia.
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OBJECTIVE 3
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Describe the complications of diabetes and how to reduce
risks.
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OBJECTIVE 4
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Elaborate on the medical nutritional therapy goals for
diabetes.
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OBJECTIVE 5
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Compare dietary strategies for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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OBJECTIVE 6
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Identify the tools for achieving glucose regulation.
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Primary Reference:
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1.
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Appetite Regulation, Glucose Management. In: Diabetes and
Weight Management. Nutrition in Medicine CD-ROM Program. Academic Version
3.0 Ed. Steven H. Ziesel, 2000. LRC
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08/28/02 |