NSC final exam
AMDR (adequate macronutrient distribution range) - ✔✔-indicates the ranges of macronutrients (carbs ,
fats , and proteins)
used to determine you are getting a healthy balance of macronutrients
carbs (45-60)
FAts
Protien (less than 45)
Chapter one- food is more than something you eat
(key things) - ✔✔--nutrigenomics (interaction of nutrients and genes with regard to prevention or
treatment of a disease)
ex: the compounds found in broccoli turn off certain genes that may lead to cancer prevention!
-alcohol isnt a nutrient (empty cals)
-protein and carbs contain 4cals/gram but fats provide 9/gram
disaccharides - ✔✔-combonations of simple carbs
DRIs (dietary reference intake) - ✔✔--diet planning
-talks about energy and nutrients
-dietary adequecy
food label requirements - ✔✔--must show calories and total amounts of cals of fat
AMDR (adequate macronutrient distribution range) - ✔✔-indicates the ranges of macronutrients (carbs ,
fats , and proteins)
used to determine you are getting a healthy balance of macronutrients
carbs (45-60)
FAts
Protien (less than 45)
Chapter one- food is more than something you eat
(key things) - ✔✔--nutrigenomics (interaction of nutrients and genes with regard to prevention or
treatment of a disease)
ex: the compounds found in broccoli turn off certain genes that may lead to cancer prevention!
-alcohol isnt a nutrient (empty cals)
-protein and carbs contain 4cals/gram but fats provide 9/gram
disaccharides - ✔✔-combonations of simple carbs
DRIs (dietary reference intake) - ✔✔--diet planning
-talks about energy and nutrients
-dietary adequecy
food label requirements - ✔✔--must show calories and total amounts of cals of fat
