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Describe functions of fat in the body and in foods. (2)
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2  cards
Describe the different types, structures, and functions of lipids including fatty acids. (2 multiple choice; 7 matching)
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17  cards
Identify food sources of different types of lipids including saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated, fatty acids, and cholesterol. (7)
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5  cards
Describe lipid digestion, absorption, and transport in the body. (5 multiple choice and 4 matching).
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31  cards
Define atherosclerosis and identify dietary, lifestyle, blood lipid levels, and blood pressure measurements that are helpful or harmful for cardiovascular disease risk. (4)
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9  cards
Identify the recommendations for fat intake from the Food and Nutrition Board (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) and the American Heart Association. (2)
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3  cards
Describe the structure of proteins and explain why adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids are required for protein synthesis. (3)
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8  cards
Describe protein digestion, absorption, and metabolism. (7)
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8  cards
List and describe the functions of proteins in the body. (2)
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2  cards
Explain protein balance. (3)
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5  cards
Characterize foods in terms of protein amount and quality and also identify proteins that are complementary. (4)
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4  cards
State the AMDR for protein. Calculate an individual's recommended protein intake (RDA). (3)
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5  cards
Describe characteristics and consequences of protein-calorie malnutrition. (2)
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5  cards
Describe how genes and nutrition interact and the current reality of using genetic testing to assess an individual's disease risk. (1)
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3  cards
Describe how genes and nutrition interact and the current reality of using genetic testing to assess and individual's disease risk. (1)
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2  cards
Describe the components of energy expenditure and the factors that affect BMR. (3 multiple choice and 4 matching)
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6  cards

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