FiTour Basic Nutrition and Weight Management Questions and Answers (Graded A)

FiTour Basic Nutrition and Weight
Management Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
7 nutrients - ANSWER - Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Fiber
Vitamins
Minerals
Water


Carbohydrates - ANSWER - Body's primary source of energy
Stored as glycogen in liver and muscles
4 Ocala per 1 gram of CHO


Categories of CHO - ANSWER - Complex
Simple


Complex carbs - ANSWER - Whole grains, cereals, pastas, flour
Vegetables
Fruits


Proteins - ANSWER - The building blocks of the cells within the body. They repair,
rebuild, and replace cells. They also regulate bodily processes involved in fighting
infection.


amino acid - ANSWER - The most simple form of protein and cannot be stored within
the body.

, simple carbs - ANSWER - Syrups
Jellies
Cakes
55%_60% of daily caloric intake should be from CHO


Fats - ANSWER - Involved in the maintenance of healthy skin, insulation against heat
and cold, protection of vital organs, major storage form of energy
Stored in fat cells around organs and within the adipose tissue
9kcals per 1 gram of fat


Categories of Fat - ANSWER - Unsaturated
Saturated


Unsaturated fats - ANSWER - Associated with lower risk of developing heart disease
Olive oil
Canola oil
Corn oil


Saturated fats - ANSWER - Meats
Milk
Cream
Butter
Egg yolks 20-30% of daily caloric intake should come from fats


1 gram of protein - ANSWER - 4kcals


Categories of Amino Acids (20 total) - ANSWER - 9 Essential Amino Acids
11 Non-Essential Amino Acids