Protein
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Veggie meals
100

Maintaining fluid balance is one. 

A function of protein.

100

The energy used for the body to do work, such as moving, walking, or running.

Physical Activity

100

Of the most common methods of estimating percent body fat, which is the most accurate?


Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry  (DEXA)

100

Using a factor of 1.2 gm per kg, the recommended grams of protein for an individual who weighs 165 pounds is

90 grams

100

A spinach and feta cheese omelet would be appropriate for this type of vegetarian diet

lacto-ovo vegetarian

200

Forming hormones and enzymes. 

Functions of protein.

200

The energy expended to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients is called

Thermic Effect of Food

200

_____ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.


ANDROID

200

Determine the total calories from protein in the following meal:   3 eggs (21 gm) 2 slices of toast (6gm) 1 tbsp butter (0 gm)

108 calories from protein

200

This B vitamin is commonly deficient in the vegan diet.

Vitamin B12
300

True or False

Amino acids that can be made by the human body are termed non-essential.

True

300

An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used for treating severely or morbidly obese individuals is called


gastric bypass.

300

These 2 things are required to calculate a person's Body Mass Index (BMI)

height and weight

300

Using a factor of .8g per kg, calculate the amount of grams of protein needed for an individual who weighs 165 pounds.

60 grams

300

Contains a high-quality source of complete plant-based protein.

Soy

400


characteristics of Marasmus

protein and calorie malnutrition, wasted skeletal appearance
400

Basal metabolism in a typical person accounts for approximately this percentage of total energy expenditure.

60-80%

400

According to the BMI classifications, BMI >30 indicates this.

Obesity

400

How many grams of protein are needed per day by a sedentary adult male who weighs 87 kilograms?


70 grams

400


A vegetarian diet including only foods of plant origin is a

Vegan

500

This type of malnutrition is the result of a deficiency of complete proteins in the diet.

Kwashiorkor

500

Ethan is a middle-aged man. His waist circumference measurement of 45 inches places him at a ______ risk for chronic, obesity-related diseases.

high

500

A surgical procedure to reduce stomach volume, leading to weight loss.

The intent of bariatric surgery.

500

Jack is a sedentary male who weighs 176 pounds, and is in protein balance. What is his RDA factor and total grams per day needed for protein?

Factor = .8 grams per kilogram

Grams needed = 64 grams per day

500

The most reliable source of vitamin B-12 for the vegan would be

fortified soy milk.