Maintaining fluid balance is one.
A function of protein.
The energy used for the body to do work, such as moving, walking, or running.
Physical Activity
Of the most common methods of estimating percent body fat, which is the most accurate?
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Using a factor of 1.2 gm per kg, the recommended grams of protein for an individual who weighs 165 pounds is
90 grams
A spinach and feta cheese omelet would be appropriate for this type of vegetarian diet
lacto-ovo vegetarian
Forming hormones and enzymes.
Functions of protein.
The energy expended to digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients is called
Thermic Effect of Food
_____ obesity is a pattern of body fat distribution that is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.
ANDROID
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
This B vitamin is commonly deficient in the vegan diet.
True or False
Amino acids that can be made by the human body are termed non-essential.
True
An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used for treating severely or morbidly obese individuals is called
gastric bypass.
These 2 things are required to calculate a person's Body Mass Index (BMI)
height and weight
Using a factor of .8g per kg, calculate the amount of grams of protein needed for an individual who weighs 165 pounds.
60 grams
Contains a high-quality source of complete plant-based protein.
Soy
characteristics of Marasmus
Basal metabolism in a typical person accounts for approximately this percentage of total energy expenditure.
60-80%
According to the BMI classifications, BMI >30 indicates this.
Obesity
How many grams of protein are needed per day by a sedentary adult male who weighs 87 kilograms?
70 grams
A vegetarian diet including only foods of plant origin is a
Vegan
This type of malnutrition is the result of a deficiency of complete proteins in the diet.
Kwashiorkor
Ethan is a middle-aged man. His waist circumference measurement of 45 inches places him at a ______ risk for chronic, obesity-related diseases.
high
A surgical procedure to reduce stomach volume, leading to weight loss.
The intent of bariatric surgery.
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
The most reliable source of vitamin B-12 for the vegan would be
fortified soy milk.