Carbohydrates
The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly consumed carbohydrates _________ the level of glucose in your blood.
increase
Saturated fatty acids are _______ at room temperature
solid
suggested upper limit of sodium intake for the average adults
2,300 milligrams
deficiency in calcium in adults is related to _________
osteoporosis
these molecules make up proteins
amino acids
Dietary fiber is found only in ______ foods
plant
A fatty acid with two or more double bonded carbons
polyunsaturated
Excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the _______
urine
______ is a good source of iodine
salt
How many grams of protein/kilogram of body weight should the average adult consume
0.8 g/kg
This type of fiber slows the body's absorption and binds with cholesterol in the intestine to allow for quick removal
soluble or viscous fiber
Trans fats are produced using the process of ____________
hydrogenation
antioxidants neutralize this type of unstable molecule
free radical or reactive oxygen species
Iron deficiency can lead to ______
anemia
The AMDR for protein is ____ to ____% of daily total calories
10-35%
The abbreviation SoFAS stands for what
solid fats and added sugars
This is the daily recommended intake for dietary cholesterol
300mg or less per day
It is recommended that older adults and vegetarians supplement this vitamin on top of their normal diet.
Vitamin B12
The balance between ________ and __________ is very important for blood pressure control
Sodium and Potassium
There are how many essential amino acids?
This carbohydrate contains two units of sugar per molecule
disaccharide
Fats are made up of three _________ molecules and a _________ molecule
fatty acid and glycerol
Name the four fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E and K
Minerals are divided into two smaller groups. Major minerals and ______ minerals
trace
This is a plant-based protein that qualifies as a "complete" protein
Soy or quinoa