Coconut oil is an example of this type of fatty acid
Saturated Fatty Acids
The smallest unit of a protein
Amino Acid
This type of diabetes is an autoimmune condition
Type 1
Alcohol calories/gram
7 calories/gram
What is the number one cause of death in the US?
CVD
These fatty acids are considered essential
Omega 3 and Omega 6
How many amino acids are considered essential?
9
The type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Moderate intake of alcohol for men is defined as
2 drinks/day
This condition is a major cause of heart attack and stroke
Hypertension
The AMDR for fats is
20-35%
This type of protein helps to move required nutrients and molecules into the cell
Transport protein
Which food group that is present in the My Plate method is missing from the diabetic plate?
Fruits
Alcohol is primarily metabolized by this organ
Liver
This condition is characterized by a blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain
Stroke
This enzyme is used in the mouth, stomach and small intestine for lipid digestion
Lipase
0.8g/kg
Insulin
What amount of beer counts as 1 drink of alcohol?
12 oz
Ascites, slow growth and weight or muscle loss are all signs of this condition
Kwashiorkor
This type of lipid is characterized by a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail
Phospholipids
The loss of function of a protein is known as
Infection is more likely to occur in patients with prolonged high blood sugar and may lead to
Amputation
A healthy liver can detoxify how many drinks/hour?
1
__________ is a condition of protein and energy malnutrition
Marasmus