4 Pharmacokinetics metabolism excretion Questions How are drugs metabolized? How are drugs excreted? What factors alter drug excretion? Drug metabolism The liver is the major organ for the biotransformation of…
1 Principles of drug action Questions How can a drug be defined? What are the types of receptor? Under normal physiological conditions, hormones (e.g. epinephrine) or neurotransmitters (e.g. acetylcholine) play…
6 Cholinergic neurotransmission Questions What are the pharmacological actions of cholinomimetic agents? How does interference with the parasympathetic system affect physiology? Acetylcholine is synthesized and stored in vesicles and released…
5 Autonomic nervous system Questions What are the major subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system? What effect does activation of these systems have on function? The autonomic nervous system is…
1–4 cupsSoft, cooked, tender, chopped, shredded vegetables. Vegetable juice. Shredded lettuce.Most raw or undercooked vegetables and those with tough skins. Whole kernel corn. Fried vegetables.Fruits 1–2.5 cupsFruit juice and nectars….
USDA Food Patterns The USDA Food Patterns provide recommended average daily intake of nutrient-dense foods from each food group at various calorie levels. The food pattern templates allow for flexibility…
1–4 cupsDark-green vegetables: All fresh, frozen, and canned dark-green leafy vegetables and broccoli, cooked or raw (e.g., broccoli; spinach; romaine; collard, turnip, and mustard greens). Red and orange vegetables: All…
1 fried egg ½ c. oatmeal (may be fortified) 1 slice whole wheat toast 1 Tbsp. jelly 1 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 c. whole milk Hot beverage Sugar, pepper (optional)Lunch2…
2 eggs ¾ c. puffed rice cereal 1 slice white toast 1 Tbsp jelly 2 tsp. soft margarine ½ c. reduced-fat or whole milk Sugar, pepper (optional) NO SALTLunch4 oz….
Adequacy The suggested food plan provides foods in amounts that will provide the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) recommended by the National Academy of Sciences for adults. Diet Principles Increased sodium…
