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How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrate?
4
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How many calories are in 1 gram of protein
4
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9
excess protein stores as:
fat
Proteins break down into:
amino acids
What type of carbohydrate helps to slow digestion and move food through the GI tract?
Fiber
monosaccharides and disaccharides are labeled as:
simple sugars
Lipids break down into:
fatty acids
carbohydrates break down into:
glucose
Which process uses energy and small molecules to make large molecules?
anabolism
What does it mean for a nutrient to be "essential"?
the body cannot produce it. must be consumed in the diet
What process breaks down large molecules into smaller molecuse and energy?
catabolism
What legal drug to MMACHS students consume excessive amounts of?
Caffeine
The combination of catabolic and anabolic processes is called:
metabolism
Vitamins and minerals that fight free radicals are known as:
antioxidants
Which vitamins are water soluble?
Vitamin C and B Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals help the functions of:
enzymes
what is a complete protein?
contains all essential amino acids
the storage form of glucose is called:
glycogen
What did Mr. Skaar say was the most rapid, immediate, and permanent weight loss method?
amputation
Which Omega fatty acid is associated with Anti-inflammatory processes?
omega 3
what 2 organs store glucose?
muscle and liver
A condition where unhealthy food relationship leads to severe restriction of food intake:
anorexia
which vitamins are considered fat soluble
ADEK