Macronutrients
What are the building blocks for
1)Carbohydrates
2)Protein
3)Dietary fats/lipids
1)Monosaccharides
2)Amino acids
3)Triglycerides
True/False: Vitamins typically act as coenzymes for metabolic reactions
True
1 glucose molecule= ___ pyruvate during glycolysis
2 pyruvate
Someone who struggles with maintaining consistent blood glucose levels and must watch their carbohydrate intake most likely suffers from which chronic disease?
Diabetes
What are the AMDR ranges for carbohydrates, fat and protein?
a) C:20-30%; F:6-10%; P:30-50%
b) C:45-65%; F:20-35%; P:10-35%
c) C:30-70%; F:15-30%; P:5-25%
B
What are 4 main categories of carbohydrates and what form do they need to be in to be absorbed?
Mono-, Di-, Oligo-, and Polysaccharides
Carbohydrates must be in a monosaccharide form in order to be absorbed.
What are the 3 vitamins that play a role in the homocysteine-methionine cycle that protects heart function?
Vitamin B6
Folate (vitamin B9)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
What substance is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps emulsify fats in order to be absorbed?
Bile/bile salts
What primary micronutrient has someone with osteoporosis been deficient in for a long period of time?
Calcium
1) True or False: DRI ranges are specifically for unhealthy individuals within a population.
2) True or False: UL stands for Upper limit and refers to the max amount of a nutrient you can consume before adverse effects become a concern.
3) True or False: RDA for nutrients will meet 97-98% of nutritional needs for the population, so you can use this for individual recommendations.
1) False
2) True
3) True