Nutritional Requirements
What is the percentage limit of added sugars suggested by the USDA?
10%
What happens if you consume substantially more protein than your body needs?
The extra energy from protein is synthesized into fat for storage OR burned for energy requirements
What do carbohydrates do?
They supply energy to the blood cellls.
(True or False) Men need to consume about 3.7 total liter of water
True
Multiplying your body weight by 0.36
How many common amino acids are found in food?
20
What kind of carbohydrate includes starches and most types of dietary fiber?
Complex carbohydrates
When the body uses oxygen or breaks down certain fats or proteins as a part of metabolism, substances called ______ are produced.
Free radicals
How many calories does a person need to meet their energy needs?
2000 calories
What is the Food and Nutrition Board’s recommended amount of protein called?
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges OR AMDRs
What are grains before they are processed?
Whole grains
What diseases can a high-fiber diet reduce the risk of?
Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and pulmonary disease
What are at least 2 essential nutrients?
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water
How is an individual protein source considered complete?
If they supply all the essential amino acids in adequate amounts
What is the most common of sugars and is used by both plants and animals for energy?
Glucose
What is at least one of the five Dietary Guidelines?
Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan; focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount; limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake; shift to healthier foods and beverage choices; support healthy eating patterns for all