Carbs
What is the stored form of glucose called?
Glycogen
Vitamin A, D, E, K
What type of lipid is not a source of dietary cholesterol?
Any plant-based lipid sources
Contains _____ kcals/gram
4
Where does the process of digestion begin?
The mouth
What is the most abundant sugar in the body?
Glucose
What is the main job of vitamin K for the body?
Blood clotting
What is the term used to describe lipids being 'water-fearing'?
Hydrophobic
The type of amino acid that must be supplied by the body
Essential
What is one way to prevent foodborne illness?
Wash fruits/veggies, wash hands thoroughly, do not wash meat, keep food at appropriate temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, etc.
This disaccharide occurs naturally as table sugar
Sucrose
This mineral can lead to increased blood pressure.
Sodium
Which component of cell membranes is made in the body and found in many animal-based foods?
Cholesterol
An immune system response to proteins is called:
Food allergy
The most credible and valid research study is:
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
When blood glucose levels rise, the pancrease secretes:
Insulin
How does Vitamin D strengthen bones?
Vitamin D strengthens bones because it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium.
What is the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol called?
Lipolysis
AMDR for proteins
10-35%
Which nutrients do not provide the body with energy?
Give 1 example of a food that contains a B vitamin
whole grains, such as wheat and oats fish and seafood poultry and meats eggs dairy products, like milk and yogurt leafy green vegetables beans and peas
The mineral vital for building bones and health gums
Calcium
"Bad cholesterol" is known as
LDL
An athlete wants to eat enough protein. He weighs 170 lbs. Calculate his protein needs per day using 0.8 gm/kg.
62 grams/day
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body is called:
Metabolism