Nutrition Questions
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Protein Requirements: AMDR: ____ - _____%There are _____ calories per 1 gram of protein
Many fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants such as _______________& ________________.
_________ nutrients are needed in large amounts. Provide example
_______ nutrients are required by the body and must be ingested? Provide one example:
energy in food is measured in units of ____________
Fat Requirements:AMDR: _____ - _______%
vitamins:___________- can be stored___________- cannot be stored
Principle form of stored energy in the body; the most concentrated source
CALORIES when we are discussing nutrition concepts.
Builds and maintains muscles, bones, and other body tissues
Constructed from different amino acids
Energy in food is measured in units of heat called ___________, also commonly called ___________..
No more than __________% of your calories should come from simple sugars
Carbohydrate Requirements- _________- _______ % of your daily calories
include carbohydrates, protein, fat and water.
mineral components that carry electrical charges and conduct nerve impulses.
There are _______ calories per 1 gram of carbohydrates
The only source of fuel for brain cells, red blood cells, and some other types of cells (mainly nerve cells).
Most Americans consume___dietary protein as determined bu the RDA
The recommended amount of protein as a percentage of total energy intake is