Carbohydrates
what is the primary source of energy?
carbohydrates
how many amino acids are there?
20
When fat is not used as energy where is it stored?
Where can vitamin A, D, K, and E be stored in?
fat cells and liver
where is most of glycogen stored?
In our skeletal muscle and liver
What is protein bioavailability
the amount of protein the body can absorb and use
What is an abnormal increase in the size of fat cells?
Hypertrophy
What is the "sunshine vitamin?"
Vitamin D
"Fight or Flight" hormone
Epinephrine
10% more grams of protein
What cells primarily stores fat and provides thermal insulation?
white fat cells
Which vitamin helps with energy metabolism and a component of flavin adenine dinunucleotide?
Riboflavin
What are the end products of glucose metabolism?
Carbon dioxide, water, adenosine triphosphate
What is the RDA of protein for healthy individuals?
0.8 g/kg/day
What is the AMDR for fat?
20% to 35% of total calories from fat
What is the most abundant mineral in the water?
calcium
What is the AMDR for carbohydrates?
45-65% of total calories
The state in which the body builds and creates new tissues?
anabolism
What is the nutrition recommendations to optimize heart health?
replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat
What are the 6 major trace minerals?