Linking Food and Health
Which of the following % of energy intake from fat falls within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range?
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 55%
b. 25%
A claim such as "low carb" or "heart healthy" might cause an individual to think that a food is better for them than it really is. This is an example of what?
Health Halo
The liver makes it and the gallbladder stores it. What digestive fluid helps with the digestion and absorption of fats?
Bile
Which macronutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
Fat
This is the psychological desire to eat that is influenced by society, culture, smells, etc.
Appetite
Whereas water-soluble nutrients are absorbed into the portal vein, fat-soluble nutrients must enter the bloodstream by what type of vessel?
Lymphatic Vessels
NSF and USP are examples of organizations that provide what service?
Third-Party Supplement Testing
What is my wife's name?
Hannah
Right ahead of cancer, what is the #1 leading cause of death in the United States?
Hint: It's linked to nutrition.
Heart Disease
The DGA recommends limiting these two nutrients to less than 10% of the total energy in our diets.
Added Sugars and Saturated Fats
Hypothalamus
What are the four fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, and K
What Dietary Reference Intake is defined as the average daily intake level estimated to meet the needs of half the healthy people in a particular life stage and gender group?
Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)
Semaglutides contain what receptor agonist hormone?
GLP-1
What form of iron is absorbed the most efficiently?
Heme iron (from animals)
If a piece of food contains 10 g fat, 10 g carbohydrates, and 10 g protein, how many total calories does it contain?
170 kcal
What disorder interferes with normal colon function, can be caused by stress, includes abdominal cramps and bloating, and is more common in women than in men?
What are three of the top 10 sources of sodium in the General U.S. Population?
Breads, Pizza, Sandwiches, Cold Cuts, Soups, Burritos/Tacos, Chips (and other savory snacks), Chicken, Cheese, Eggs/Omelets