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1. The breaking down phase of metabolism is called Catabolism
what? The body reduces complex substances down
to the simpler substances and sometimes releases
energy as the result.

2. When the body uses components to build or recon- Anabolism
struct new components or tissue is called what?

3. Where are nutrients provided from? Natural (food) and
artificial (supplements)
sources

4. The dietary guidelines recommended that Americans Saturated fats, trans fats,
limit what? added sugars, and sodi-
um

5. How many calories should come from added sugars? Less than 10%

6. How many calories should come from saturated fats? Less than 10%

7. Sodium should be less than how many mg per day? 2,300 mg

8. How many mcg of synthetic folic acid daily from for- 200 mcg
tified foods and or supplements in addition to the
amounts of food folate contained in a healthy eating
pattern.

9. The sum of building up & breaking down of nutrients Metabolism
is known as what?

10. What nutrients are used for heat? * Carbs, fats, and proteins

11. What is the least desirable nutrient to use for heat? Proteins



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12. The rhythmic contractions of digesting tract. Starts in Peristalsis
the esophagus and moves food through the digestive
tract to the anus. *

13. How many calories per day/ week should you de- 500 a day; 3500 per week
crease to lose 1 pound per week?

14. How many calories are in a gram of fat? * 9 calories

15. How many calories are in a gram of protein? * 4 calories

16. How many calories are in a gram of carbs? * 4 calories

17. If you have a patient who eats 20g of protein, 10g of 10g of carbs (4x10) = 40
carbs, and 10g of fats. How many total calories were calories
ingested. * 10g of fat (9x10) = 90
calories
20g of protein (4x10) = 80
calories

Total calories= 210 calo-
ries

18. What does DRI stand for? Dietary Reference Intake

19. The go to nutrition guide from the USDA's Center for MyPlate
Nutrition Policy and Promotion. It says that half of
your plate should be fruits and veggies, with veggies
making up the greater portion of the 2 groups. Grains
and protein should make up the other half of the plate
with the grains being a larger portion. Dairy should be
small and consist of low fat or nonfat milk. *

20. Neural tube defects

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Food sources including all enriched grains, beans,
peas, oranges, orange juice , and dark green leafy
vegetables are all recommended to prevent what?

21. A pregnant women should increase calories by how 300 calories; from milk
many a day? * and protein

22. A lactating women should increase calories by how 500 calories
many a day?

23. What nutrients should pregnant women increase? * folic acid

24. Required in larger amounts on a daily basis and in- Macronutrients
clude protein, carbs, fats, and water.

25. Required in a smaller amount and include vitamins Micronutrients
and minerals.

26. Nutrients are divided into 2 major categories, what Macronutrients and Mi-
are they? cronutrients

27. Primary building block of the body to make new cells Proteins
and to help wounds heal. Most of the organs and mus-
cular and integumentary systems are constructed of
this as well.

28. Beans, peas, breads, cereals, oranges, orange juice, Good sources of folic acid
dark green leafy vegetables are all examples of what?

29. High biological value proteins are also known as what? Complex proteins

30. How much protein should be eaten? 0.8g / kg of body weight

31. What is proteins number 1 job? * Build and repair tissue


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