Minerals and Vitamins
What are 5 of the 7 Major Minerals
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Sulfur
How many calories per gram do Carbohydrates have?
4 cal/g
How many calories per gram do Proteins have?
4 cal/g
How many calories per gram do Lipids have?
9 cal/g
How many essential vitamins are there, and what are the two classes if vitamins
There are 13 essential vitamins broken into
Water-soluble and Fat-soluble vitamins
What are the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) for Proteins?
10% - 35%
What are the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) for Lipids?
20% - 35%
10% or less of total calories should come from saturated fats
In what part of the digestive system does digestion MAINLY occure
The small intestine
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
Vit. D,E,A,K
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What are the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) for Carbohydrates?
45% - 65%
What is the Adequate Intake (AI) of fiber for men and/or Women
25 g/day for females
38 g/day for males
What is Glycogen and where is it stored in the body?
Glycogen is the stored carbohydrate energy found in the liver and muscles. It is a backup energy, but was a limited supply
What are complimentary proteins?
Proteins that, when combined, provide a complete protein
Examples: Rice and Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Yogurt and Nuts, Hummus and Cracker
What is the Adequate Intake (AI) for water intake?
2.7 L/day for Females
3.7 L/day for Males
Minimal water intake is 1.5 L/day
How much of each Major Mineral is required each day through dietary sources?
100 mg needs to be consumed each day
There is more than 5 grams of each already present in the body
What are the three types of Carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides (simple), Disaccharides (Simple), and Polysaccharides (Complex)
What are the 2 types of Proteins and what is the difference between them?
Complete and Incomplete.
Complete Proteins (From animal and soy) have all 9 essential amino acids, while Incomplete (Generally from plants) contain an insufficient number or quantity
Sources of unsaturated fatty acids include what? (Example: Olives)
Monounsaturated: Olives, Canola Oil, Avocado, and Peanuts
Polyunsaturated: Corn, Wheat Germ, Soybean, and Fish