Basics & Prevention
How many calories (kcal) are provided by 1 gram of Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Protein
4, 9, 4
What is the primary function of Carbohydrates (CHO) in the body?
Provide the body's preferred source of energy
These fats are liquid at room temp and have one double bond.
Monounsaturated Fats
This is the number of essential amino acids.
9
To maintain "Energy Balance," which of the following must be true
Energy Intake = Energy Expenditure
Which type of prevention involves early screening to detect disease before symptoms appear?
Secondary
Which type of carbohydrate is a "polysaccharide"?
Starch
These "man-made" fats come from partially hydrogenated oils.
Trans-fats
This term describes a protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids.
Complete protein
What is the primary fuel source the body prefers to use for 'quick' energy during physical activity?
Carbohydrates (Glucose)
What is the BMI range for a "Healthy Weight" adult?
18.5 – 24.9
Which fiber dissolves in water and can help lower blood cholesterol?
Soluble
These are the two essential fatty acids the body cannot make.
Linoleic and Alpha-linolenic acid
What does it mean if an amino acid is "essential"?
The body cannot make it, so it must be eaten in the diet.
Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) is made up of three parts. Which part is the BIGGEST (usually 60-75%)
REE (Resting Energy Expenditure)
When reading a nutrition food label, which of the following is considered the most important step
Looking at the Serving Size
This type of fiber does not dissolve in water and adds bulk to stool.
insoluble fiber
Most fats in our food and body are stored in what form?
Triglycerides
What happens during "Catabolism"
The body is breaking down protein for energy
Name a factor would DECREASE your REE?
Aging and loss of muscle
What is the difference between Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics?
Nutrigenomics is how diet affects genes; Nutrigenetics is how genes affect our response to diet
This is the storage form of glucose in the human body.
Glycogen
These specific lipids act as carriers for Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Dietary fats/Lipoproteins
Which term describes the study of how your unique genes determine how your body uses protein
Nutrigenetics
In energy metabolism, what is the role of 'Indirect Calorimetry'
To estimate energy expenditure by measuring oxygen consumption and CO2 production.