Vitamins
This vitamin is converted by the liver and the kidneys to its active form.
What is vitamin D?
In 2018, partially hydrogenated oils were banned from the food supply because the hydrogenation of oils produces this byproduct.
What are trans fats?
This mineral is best absorbed in its heme form.
What is iron?
The minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alive.
What is basal metabolism?
This nutrition-related disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
What is heart disease?
The childhood disease rickets is caused by this deficiency.
What is vitamin D?
Linoleic and alpha-linolenic are _____.
What are essential fatty acids?
Calcium competes for absorption with this trace mineral.
What is iron?
Shivering in the response to a cold environment is an example of _____.
What is adaptive thermogenesis?
This nutrient standard is referenced on the Nutrition Facts label.
What is the Daily Value?
In North America, these individuals are most susceptible to deficiencies of B vitamins.
Who are alcoholics?
Two fatty acids and one phosphate-containing group attached to a glycerol backbone.
What is a phospholipid?
This trace mineral is important for the synthesis of trace minerals.
What is iodine?
This lower-body obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension than upper-body obesity.
What is gynoid?
This form of protein malnutrition typically occurs in children (aged 2 to 5) who have been weaned from breast milk to starchy gruel.
What is Kwashiorkor?
Symptoms of this deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.
What is a riboflavin deficiency (riboflavinosis)?
This is sometimes called the "good" cholesterol because higher levels of this lipoprotein in the blood are associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease.
What is HDL?
Most Americans exceed the recommended intake of this mineral.
What is sodium?
A criticism of this commonly used tool to classify individuals according to weight categories is that it does not measure body composition.
What is body mass index (BMI)?
This fat-soluble vitamin can be synthesized by bacteria in the colon.
What is vitamin K?
These vitamins serve as coenzymes in metabolic reactions.
What are B vitamins
When it comes to food choices, this is the most important factor that influences your risk for heart disease.
What is the amount of saturated fat in your dietary pattern?
Lower levels of this hormone post-menopause cause an acceleration of bone loss.
What is estrogen?
Environmental factors that can facilitate increased energy intake and decreased energy expenditure to influence weight gain. (This is an example of what?)
Nurture
This B vitamin contains cobalt.
What is vitamin B-12?