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Midterm 2 - Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Different macronutrients

A

Protein, Carbs, Fats, Water

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2
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Different micronutrients

A

Vitamins and minerals

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3
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Amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of 1 liter of fluid 1-degree centigrade

A

1 kilocalorie

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4
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How many calories/gram are in proteins?

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4 calories/gram

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5
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How many calories/gram are in carbs?

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4 calories/gram

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6
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How many calories/gram are in fats?

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9 calories/gram

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7
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Proteins are composed of?

A

Amino Acids

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8
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Carbs are composed of?

A

Glucose Molecules

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9
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Fats are composed of?

A

Triglycerides

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10
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How many g/kg of body weight should we have of protein per day?

A

0.8

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11
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What are the BCAA’s?

A

Leucine
Valine
Isoleucine

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12
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Which macronutrient provides the most energy?

A

Fats the most

Carbs first

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13
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Which fats are heart healthy?

A

Poly and Mono

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14
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Which fats help increase bad cholesterol?

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Saturated and Trans

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15
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What is released from the pancreas and helps to regulate blood glucose?

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Insulin

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16
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Difference between simple carbs and complex carbs when it comes to blood sugar

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Simple carbs - One or two glucose molecules - Rises blood sugar
Complex carbs - multiple glucose molecules - less rise in blood sugar

17
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A nondigestible carbohydrate provided by plants, it proves the bulk of feces in the large intestines

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Fiber

18
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Inorganic compounds that help to regulate body functions, aid in growth and maintenance of body tissues, and a catalyst for energy release.

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Minerals

19
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Organic (carbon containing) substances required in small amounts of promote specific chemical reactions within a living cell

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Vitamins

20
Q

Protect the body from damage by free radicals

A

Antioxidants

21
Q

A con of taking a dietary supplement

A

Not FDA regulated

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