Calories per Gram
This many kilocalories are in 1 gram of carbohydrate.
4 kcal
In nutrition, a “calorie” is fundamentally this.
his is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the GI tract.
small intestine
This condition involves stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus.
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
This everyday term is commonly used for cardiovascular disease.
Heart Disease
This many kilocalories are in 1 gram of protein.
4 kcal
A kilocalorie (food “Calorie” with a capital C) is defined this way.
What is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1°C (1,000 small calories)?
This wave-like muscular action propels food along the GI tract.
peristalsis
This condition features small pouches in the colon wall that may become inflamed.
diverticulosis
The large intestine is also called this
Colon
This many kilocalories are in 1 gram of fat.
9
This term describes foods that deliver lots of vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories.
nutrient density
Produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, this substance aids in the digestion of fat.
bile
Characterized by frequent loose or watery stools, this condition risks dehydration and electrolyte loss.
diarrhea?
The gastrointestinal tract is also known by this name.
Digestive tract (system)
This many kilocalories are in 1 gram of water.
0
This term describes how many calories a food has per gram.
calorie (energy) density
This salivary enzyme starts the breakdown of starch in the mouth.
amylase (salivary amylase)
Characterized by infrequent, hard stools and difficulty passing them.
Constipation
On nutrition labels, a kilocalorie is written as this single capitalized word.
Calorie
This many kilocalories are in 1 gram of vitamins.
0
The RDA is set to meet the needs of approximately this percentage of healthy people.
98%
words ending with this suffix typically indicate an enzyme.
-ase