CHPT 9 Flashcards
Registered and licensed dietitians and nutritionists are authorized to provide
nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, and meal plans
Fitness professionals can provide
general nutrition guidelines, direct clients to credible nutrition resources
Protein is comprised of _____ amino acids; ___ are essential and must be obtained via the
diet
- 20
- 9
The role of protein is the synthesis of
tissues, organs, hormones, enzymes, and peptides
Dietary sources of complete proteins include
soy and animal foods
Plant-based, incomplete protein foods include
legumes, grains, and vegetables
Protein contains ______ calories per gram
4
The RDA for protein is ______ g/kg bodyweight
0.8
The AMDR for protein is ____ to _____ of total calories
10% to 35%
Carbohydrates include
simple sugars, complex carbohydrates, glycogen, and fiber
Dietary sources of carbohydrates include
plant foods and dairy, including grains,
vegetables, legumes, fruit, milk, and yogurt
Simple sugars include the
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Complex carbohydrates are
long chains of glucose units called polysaccharides, which are slower to digest and raise blood glucose levels slowly.
Sources of complex carbohydrates include
starches, legumes, and vegetables
Registered Dietitian/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
clinical nutrition to community, food service, and nutrition education
