AMDR Chart
Is the equation correct? If not, correct it.
(grams of protein x 4) x total energy ➗ 100
Incorrect, equation should read:
(grams of protein x 4) ➗ total energy x 100
List 2 functions of carbohydrates besides providing the body with energy.
1. prevents the body from using muscle tissue as a source of energy
2. helps the body absorb calcium
3. provides nutrients that help with digestion
4. helps regulate the about of sugar in your body so that all cells get the necessary energy
True or False:Your body needs protein to repair, replace and make new cells.
True!
True or False
Fats helps your body fight off bacteria and cushion your organs.
True!
What are symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency? List 2 things.
-fatigue
-depression
-irritability
-nose bleeds
-easy bruising
-swollen or bleeding gums
For people aged 4-18 years old, what percent of energy range is recommended for daily carbohydrates consumption?
45-65%
The proteins found in animal products are known as complete proteins because...
They contain all 9 essential amino acids.
What are the 2 types of cholesterol?
Blood & dietary cholesterol
Osteoporosis is a deficiency where the person is lacking...
Calcium
Is the equation correct? If not, correct it.
(grams of fats x 4) ➗ total energy x 100
It is incorrect, it should be:
(grams of carbohydrates x 9) ➗ total energy x 100
True or False
Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and control blood glucose.
True =)
How many amino acids does your body use? How many does it make for itself? How many do you need to obtain from food sources?
20, body produces 11, you get 9 from food sources
Fill in the blank:
______________ cholesterol is not used by your body and will eventually settle in your arteries, harden and turn into plaque.
Low Density (LDL cholesterol)
If you have a vitamin K deficiency, what are some foods you can eat to help introduce more vitamin K into your diet? List 2 items
-Kale or leafy greens, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, scallions, prunes, fermented dairy products, asparagus, fresh or dried basil, soy beans, cucumber, extra virgin olive oil
For people aged 19 years and older, what percent of energy range is recommended for daily protein consumption?
10-35%
Starch is one of the more important polysaccharides we discussed. We know that polysaccharides are more complex simple sugar molecules so they take longer to breakdown into glucose, there for providing a longer lasting form of energy. List 2 foods that are considered a starch.
Grains, beans, potatoes and other plants
For people who consume sufficient protein on a daily basis, if they also decide to add a protein supplement (shake or powder) how is this extra protein used?
It is used for energy or stored as fat. It will not result in additional muscle growth.
High consumption of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) found in meat, poultry, whole-milk dairy products and tropical oils, have been link to heart disease. Why is this?
Because these foods rapidly raise the body's levels of LDL which eventually will turn into plaque in the arteries.
Pellagra is a deficiency where the body is lacking which nutrient?
For children ages 1-3, what percent of energy range is recommended for daily fat consumption?
30-40%
The disaccharide lactose, which we get from milk and other dairy products, will eventually breakdown into which simple sugar molecule?
True or False:
If eating complementary proteins, you must eat them in the same meal.
False, but it is recommended that they are eaten within a few hours of one another to gain full nutritional benefits.
Fill in the blank:
High density cholesterol (HDL) helps clean out excess cholesterol from your arteries and moves it to the ________ to be broken down.
Liver
What is rickets? Generally which age group is effected by rickets? Which nutrient are they lacking?
It is the softening and weakening of bones. Small children. This is due to a prolonged deficiency of vitamin D.