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15 Cards in this Set
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Be able to name each macronutrient and identify its main functions?
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Carbohydrate, Fat, Protein, Water, (Alcohol). They provide energy/calories, build tissue, repair and regulate
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What is the energy cost of each macronutrient (calories per gram)?
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Water - 0
Carbohydrate - 4 Protein - 4 Alcohol - 7 Fat - 9 |
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What are the two major groups of nutrients that are micronutrients?
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Vitamins and Minerals
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What are non-nutritive compounds? What is their role in the body?
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Food components other than nutrients, not needed for formal functioning, plant chemicals & anti-oxidants
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What are antioxidants?
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Protect cells against damaging molecules
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What are food additives? Why are they used?
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A substance added to food to improve safety and freshness, nutritional value, and taste/texture/apearance
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What is Olestra? Why is it added?
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Man made fat substitute
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What is Aspartame? Why is it added?
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Non-caloric sweetener, on average people consume 32 teaspoons/day of added caloric sweetness
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What is the current recommendation for fluid intake?
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6-8 cups of fluid
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What is the current recommendation for alcohol intake?
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1 serving/day women, 2 serving/day men
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Types of dietary carbohydrate and forms of carbohydrate in the body.
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Simple: glucose, fructose, galactose. Complex: Glycogen
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What are the major health benefits of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber?
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Insoluble: speeds up passage, lowers colon disease risk. Soluble: decreases cholesterol absorption (low risk CVD)
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What is the current recommendation for fiber intake?
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25-30g
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What is the current recommendation for carbohydrate intake?
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45-65%
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Good dietary sources of fiber?
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Bread >= 2.5 g of fiber per slice
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