CHO
Smallest form of a carbohydrate
Monosaccharide
Building blocks of protein
Amino acids
Saturated
Number of kilocalories per gram of fat
9
This body shape is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Apple
Glucose + Fructose make this disaccharide
Sucrose (Table sugar)
The body cannot make this group of amino acids
Essential Amino Acids
Partially Hydrogenated refers to this type of fat
Trans fat
BMI 30.5 is this category
Obese
MyPlate guidelines recommend making half of these whole
Grains
The kind of sugar found in milk
Lactose
When the body is building more tissue than it is breaking down, a person is in this state of nitrogen balance
Positive
Triglycerides
These estimate the intakes that meet the needs of 97-98% of individuals in the group
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
This chemical structure on the carbon molecule separates saturated and unsaturated fats
Double Bond
This teaches patients with diabetes how to manage their blood sugar through their dietary intakes
Carbohydrate Counting/Portion Control
The element that gives protein it's unique body building properties
Nitrogen
List 2 examples on unsaturated fats
Olive oil, Canola oil, Vegetable oil, etc.
Percentage of carbohydrates that are recommended for the day
45-65%
Women should have this many grams of fiber daily (can give a range)
20-25grams
Name 3 functions of carbohydrates
Provide fuel, spare body protein, help prevent ketosis, enhance learning and memory
Name 3 functions of protein in the body
Provision of Structure, Maintenance and Growth, Regulation of Body Processes, Immunity, Circulation, Energy Source
List 3 functions of fat in the body
Supply fuel to most tissues, energy reserve, insulate the body, support and protect vital organs, lubricate body tissues, form an integral part of cell membranes, carrier for the fat soluble vitamin absorption
Calories in a food item that has 4grams CHO, 5grams PRO, and 8grams FAT
108kcal
Functional foods help in this way (give 2 examples)
Prevent CVD, Reduce cancer risk, reduce blood cholesterol, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, etc.