Nutrition
How many Calories does Protein burn for / contain?
4
What is omega 3
the polyunstaurated fats, EPA, DHA, and ALA
Dietary sources of carbohydrates include:
Plant foods and dairy, including grains, vegetables, legumes, fruit, milk, and yogurt.
What is osteoporosis
a condition of reduced bone mineral density, which increases risk of bone fracture
What is the definition of hypertonic
Higher concentration than body fluids
The first law of thermodynamics
states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but only converted from one form to another.
What is a Stimulant
An agent that increases physiologic or metabolic activity. Common ones are caffeine and nicotine
What are lipids?
commonly referred to as fats and include triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols.
What is creatine
Molecule made from amino acids and used as a dietary supplement to facilitate adenosine triphosphate regeneration for improved training capacity, strength, power, and muscle mass
Sources of complex carbohydrates include:
Starches, legumes, and vegetables
The storage form of carbohydrates in animals and humans; stored in the liver and skeletal muscle.
Glycogen
What is an Essential nutrient
Must be obtained in the diet, as the body is incapable of producing the nutrient on its own
What are the fiber recommendations for women aged 19-50?
25-28 g of fiber a day
What is anabolic steroid
Compound made from testosterone or another hormone that acts on hormone receptors to produce increases in muscle size and strength
What does essential Amino Acid mean?
Essential for life, And They are not made in the body and must be obtained through the diet.
Dietary sources of complete proteins include?
Soy and animal foods, such as meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy.
What is toxicity
When too much of a vitamin or mineral accumulates within the body, resulting in illness or other symptoms
Incomplete protein foods include?
Plant-based; Legumes, grains, vegetables
What is Tolerable upper limit
The greatest quantity of a vitamin or mineral that may be consumed in a day without risk of an adverse health effect.
What are complex carbohydrates
Long chains of glucose units called polysaccharides, which are slower to digest and raise blood glucose levels slowly.
How many Amino Acids are essential and how many are non-essential?
11 Are essential, 9 are non essential.
What are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in the flesh of cold water fish, such as tuna, mackerel, salmon, and herring
What is a complete protein
A protein source that provides all essential amino acids.
What is an erogenic acid
a dietary supplement that may enhance performance or body composition; it may also be referred to as a performance supplement
What is the Acceptable macro-nutrient distribution range (AMDR) for Carbohydrates?
45% to 65% of calories in the diet.