Carbs
Your daily consumption of grains should come from this percentage of whole grains.
50%!
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for proteins?
10-35%!
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for lipids?
20-35% of daily caloric intake!
These types of vitamins dissolve in water.
Water-soluble!
Brittle and porous bones are major symptoms of this disease.
Osteoporosis!
The primary role of carbohydrates in the diet is this. (Hint: Zooooooom!)
Supply energy!
Protein is the only nutrient that provides this, which is crucial for tissue to grow.
Nitrogen!
This type of fat forms when oil is partially hydrogenated and raises LDL levels in the body.
Trans-fat/trans-fatty acid!
Vitamins are ______ meaning we need to get them from food.
Essential!
Which category of minerals does the body need in very, very small amounts?
Trace minerals!
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is at least this many grams per day for anyone over 1 year old.
130 grams!
The average human body needs this amount of grams per kilogram of body weight for protein.
0.8g per kg!
This category of triglycerides are solid at room temperature and come from animal sources. (Don't overthink it!)
Fats!
Riboflavin is found in these animal sources.
Milk and milk products.
Which mineral makes up the largest part of hemoglobin?
Iron!
This type of dietary fiber does not dissolve in water and simply passes through the digestive tract adding bulk and regularity.
Insoluble fiber!
This type of protein is considered high-quality because it contains all 9 essential amino acids.
Complete protein!
This lipid can be created (synthesized) by the body, is found only in animal foods, and is a combination of a steroid, an alcohol, and a closed ring of carbon.
What are the four fat-soluble vitamins?
ADEK!
This is the most common nutrient-deficiency disease in the world.
Iron-deficiency anemia!
This is the name of the dissacharide that is made up of two glucose molecules, and is commonly found in grains and malt beverages.
Maltose!
This is the word for a severe reaction after exposure to an allergen.
Anaphylaxis!
This type of fatty acid cannot accept or bond with any more hydrogen atoms.
Saturated!
Vitamins are ______ which means they activate body chemicals that speed up specific chemical reactions.
Coenzymes!
Deficiencies in these three minerals may contribute to hypertension and the DASH diet was designed around increasing them.
Calcium, potassium, and magnesium. (YUM!)