ATI Nutrition (Questions and answers)
ATI Nutrition
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1. macronutrients category of nutrients that includes protein, carbs, fat; eaten in large
amounts
2. micronutrients category of nutrients that includes vitamins and minerals; only small
amounts of these are required in diet
3. protein major building block of the body; provides amino acids that the
body needs to build and repair muscles
4. 2 - 6.5 oz amount of daily protein required range
5. carbs the digestive system turns ____ into sugar to provide the body's
cells, organs, and tissues with the energy they need to function
6. 45% to 65% carbs should make up ___% to ___% of total daily calories
7. glycemic index A carb containing food's ability to increase the body's blood glucose
8. high potatoes, white bread, processed snack foods - high or low
glycemic index?
9. low legumes, veggies, fruits, whole grains - high or low glycemic index?
10. fats essential nutrient that help the body absorb vitamins while provid-
ing energy; part of a healthy diet in limited quantities; plays a major
role in determining the body's cholesterol levels
11. trans and saturated fats fats that should be limited/avoided
12. monounsaturated fats health fats; preferred over saturated fats from a nutritional stand-
point
13. vitamins micronutrients that promote health and ward off disease while
supporting the functions of the body; aid in promoting healthy
vision, bones, skin; not produced in the body
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14. C and B complex water soluble vitamins
15. converts nutrients to ener- function of vitamin B1 (thiamine)
gy
16. aids energy production function of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
and fat metabolism
17. helps produce energy function of vitamin B3 (niacin)
from food
18. fatty acid synthesis function of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
19. helps body release sugar function of vitamins B6 (pyridoxine)
for energy and immune
function
20. breaks born carbs, fats, function of vitamin B7 (biotin)
and proteins
21. necessary for proper cell function of vitamin B9 (folate)
division
22. aids RBC formation, prop- function of vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
er nervous system and
brain function
23. promotes iron absorption, function of vitamin c (ascorbic acid)
wound healing, bone for-
mation, and immune func-
tion
24. liver and fatty tissues where are fat soluble vitamins stored for later use?
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ATI Nutrition
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1. macronutrients category of nutrients that includes protein, carbs, fat; eaten in large
amounts
2. micronutrients category of nutrients that includes vitamins and minerals; only small
amounts of these are required in diet
3. protein major building block of the body; provides amino acids that the
body needs to build and repair muscles
4. 2 - 6.5 oz amount of daily protein required range
5. carbs the digestive system turns ____ into sugar to provide the body's
cells, organs, and tissues with the energy they need to function
6. 45% to 65% carbs should make up ___% to ___% of total daily calories
7. glycemic index A carb containing food's ability to increase the body's blood glucose
8. high potatoes, white bread, processed snack foods - high or low
glycemic index?
9. low legumes, veggies, fruits, whole grains - high or low glycemic index?
10. fats essential nutrient that help the body absorb vitamins while provid-
ing energy; part of a healthy diet in limited quantities; plays a major
role in determining the body's cholesterol levels
11. trans and saturated fats fats that should be limited/avoided
12. monounsaturated fats health fats; preferred over saturated fats from a nutritional stand-
point
13. vitamins micronutrients that promote health and ward off disease while
supporting the functions of the body; aid in promoting healthy
vision, bones, skin; not produced in the body
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ATI Nutrition
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14. C and B complex water soluble vitamins
15. converts nutrients to ener- function of vitamin B1 (thiamine)
gy
16. aids energy production function of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
and fat metabolism
17. helps produce energy function of vitamin B3 (niacin)
from food
18. fatty acid synthesis function of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
19. helps body release sugar function of vitamins B6 (pyridoxine)
for energy and immune
function
20. breaks born carbs, fats, function of vitamin B7 (biotin)
and proteins
21. necessary for proper cell function of vitamin B9 (folate)
division
22. aids RBC formation, prop- function of vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
er nervous system and
brain function
23. promotes iron absorption, function of vitamin c (ascorbic acid)
wound healing, bone for-
mation, and immune func-
tion
24. liver and fatty tissues where are fat soluble vitamins stored for later use?
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