FAT
How many kilocalories (kcal) per gram does fat provide?
9Kcal
What kind of a carbohydrate is an apple (simple vs complex)?
Complex Carbohydrate
What is the macronutrient energy value for protein
4kcal per gram
Vitamin A is an antioxidant (t/f)
False, beta-carotene is an antioxidant that gets converted to vitamin A
What minerals act as antioxidants?
Zinc & selenium
One pound of body fat contains approximately how many kilocalories?
3500 Kcal
What is considered a normal blood glucose level?
a. 50-90 mg/dl
b. 70-100mg/dl
c. 100-120mg/dl
d. 85-130mg/dl
b. 70-100mg/dl
What is the appropriate protein serving size ?
5 1/2 oz per day
What vitamin is malnutrition of skin, hair, and nails associated with?
Protein
List 4 of the seven major essential minerals
potassium
phosphorus
sodium
Sulfur
magnesium
calcium
chloride
What are the benefits of cholesterol?
Provide fuel for the body(energy), essential for brain function and cognitive performance, promote support gut health.
This substance does not dissolve in fluids & adds bulk to the stool to promote regular bowel movements
If someone has a high fever, what happens to proteins?
Proteins denature
What vitamin(s) should be avoided for people taking anticoagulants, explain. Bonus 100 points: give an example of a food that contains that vitamin
Vitamin K counteracts the drug by promoting coagulation, (leafy greens)
Vitamin E enhances the drug, increasing risk of severe bleeding if injury occurs (nuts, seeds, olives, avocado, asparagus, wheat germ)
List food sources of heme-iron (at least 2)
Beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, seafood, eggs
Which nutrient is most directly linked to lowering the risk of blood clots and heart disease by reducing triglycerides and supporting cholesterol balance?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What is the recommended adequate fiber intake?
25-38 g/ day
What are some foods that are high in protein?
Fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt
This diet is associated with low intake of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, but may cause deficiencies in vitamin D, B12, iron, zinc, and calcium.
vegetarian diet?
Which vitamins and minerals are essential for nervous system functioning?
B complex vitamins (B6, B12), thiamine, niacin, calcium, and sodium.
A 13 year old girl lives with her family. She noticed that they eat out a lot because the mom never has time to cook, never play outside or play any sports because there’s no one to drive them. On top of this, the snack store at her school only sells junk food and during PE all she does is sit on her phone. What type of environment does this describe?
Obesogenic environment (promotes unhealthy eating & sedentary lifestyles)
List 4 health effects of fiber:
Options:
- Obesity
- Constipation
- Colon cancer
-Heart disease
- Diabetes control
- Diverticular disease
Increase coronary artery disease, cancers, and osteoporosis and ketosis
What is the recommended intake of vitamin C for smokers? Bonus, what is the original recommended intake?
125 mg Bonus: 90 mg
What's the DRI for major & trace minerals?
Major: >100mg
Trace: <20 mg