Nutrition Label
What is the word that corresponds to this definition on a nutrition label? "The amount of food typically eaten in one sitting."
Serving Size
Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein is how many grams per pound of body weight?
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
What are the most abundant lipids in the human body?
Fatty Acids
What are the three macronutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
This category can be broken down into "insoluble" and "soluble"
dietary fibers
Proteins are complex molecules made up of smaller subunits which are called?
Amino Acids
What are the two saccharides that are considered simple sugars?
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Trans unsaturated fatty acids are what state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) at room temperature?
solid
What word corresponds with this definition: "Essential, but NOT energy yielding. Needed in small amounts?"
Micronutrients
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than how many milligrams of sodium per day for Adults and teens age 14 years and older
2,300 milligrams
What are non-essential animo acids?
amino acids that can be synthesized within the body
What are polysaccharides almost exclusively made by?(HINT: think about a very important monosaccharide)
What is the good lipoprotein called?
high-density lipoprotein
1 gram of lipid contains how many calories?
9 calories
What are the two types of fats that are considered good fats?
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
Define complete protein
Foods that contain adequate amounts of all 9 essential amino acids
Name one of the epidemics that excessive fructose consumption from added sugars may play a role in.
Heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity
Name one of the four fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin A, D, E, or K
How many grams of fiber per 1000 calories does the USDA suggest to consume?
14 grams
1) Vitamin D; 2) Calcium; 3) Iron; 4) Potassium
For a 1800 calorie diet, what is the range of calories coming from protein? (HINT: think about the AMDR Range, and use your phone calculator)
180-630 calories
Why are complex carbs considered the better type of carb compared to simple carbs?
Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly and supply a slower release of glucose into the bloodstream
Name on reason why chain length matters for fatty acids?
The chain length influences the chemical and physical biological functions (e.g., solubility). It also influences how the FA is digested and absorbed.
What is the sweetest monosaccharide?