Basics

Question 1

What does AMDR stand for?

Answer 1

Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range

Question 2

What are the three macronutrients that make up the AMDR?

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

Question 3

What is the energy density of a food?

Answer 3

The amount of energy (calories) per gram of food

Question 4

True or False: Foods with high energy density provide fewer calories per gram compared to foods with low energy density.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What is the recommended range of carbohydrate intake as a percentage of total daily calories according to the AMDR?

Answer 5

45-65%

Question 6

What is the recommended range of fat intake as a percentage of total daily calories according to the AMDR?

Answer 6

20-35%

Question 7

What is the recommended range of protein intake as a percentage of total daily calories according to the AMDR?

Answer 7

10-35%

Question 8

What is the formula to calculate energy density?

Answer 8

Calories per serving / serving size in grams

Question 9

Which type of food would have a higher energy density: a piece of cake or a plate of salad?

Answer 9

Piece of cake

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Foods with low energy density are usually high in ____________.

Answer 10

Water and fiber

Question 11

What is the term used to describe the balance of calories consumed with calories expended through physical activity?

Answer 11

Energy balance

Question 12

True or False: Consuming more calories than the body needs leads to weight loss.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the primary factor that determines weight gain or loss?

Answer 13

Caloric intake vs. caloric expenditure

Question 14

What is the term for the minimum amount of energy needed to keep the body functioning at rest?

Answer 14

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

Question 15

Which macronutrient provides the most energy per gram?

Answer 15

Fats

Question 16

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for adults?

Answer 16

25 grams for women, 38 grams for men

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Consuming a diet high in ____________ can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Answer 17

Fruits and vegetables

Question 18

What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body?

Answer 18

Digestion

Question 19

True or False: All calories are created equal in terms of their impact on weight gain.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the term for the amount of energy needed to digest, absorb, and process nutrients in food?

Answer 20

Thermic effect of food (TEF)

Question 21

What is the recommended daily intake of sodium for adults?

Answer 21

Less than 2,300 mg

Question 22

What is the term for the process of converting food into energy for the body to use?

Answer 22

Metabolism

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Consuming a diet low in ____________ can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Answer 23

Saturated fats and trans fats

Question 24

What is the term for the storage form of glucose in the body?

Answer 24

Glycogen