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The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____. - Answer 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight. Maximum protein synthesis takes place with an intake of _____ of high-quality protein post-exercise. - Answer 25 grams The _____ system is highly dependent on protein because of rapid cell turnover. - Answer immune The amino acids in casein are absorbed faster than the amino acids in whey. - Answer False The amount of protein...

What is nutrition? Why is it important? - Answer nutrition is the science that studies food establishes a relationship between poor nutrition and disease Explain the different types of nutrition: Organic vs inorganic - Answer organic- contain carbon such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, VITAMINS inorganic- do not contain carbon such as MINERALS Explain the different types of nutrition: macronutrient vs micronutrient - Answer macro- provide energy ex. carbs, lipids/...

Factors that contribute to what we eat and why - Answer 1. Personal preference - the number one reason we choose what we eat is taste 2. Habit 3. Ethnic heritage or tradition - the strongest influences; people tend to prefer foods they grew up eating 4. Social Interactions - most people enjoy companionship while eating 5. Availability, convenience, and economy - benefits of home cooked meals Food choices - Other factors - Answer 1. positive and negative associations - ...

What is the AMDR for fat? - 70-80% - 20-35% - 10-30% - 40-50% - 55-65% - Answer 20-35% What is the AMDR for protein? - 40-45% - 80-80% - 10-35% - 65-75% - 50-60% - Answer 10-35% Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient? - minerals - proteins - water - water-soluble vitamins - fat-soluble vitamins - Answer proteins What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent? - the maximum amount from all sources that appears safe ...

Chemical composition of CHO - Answer C6H12O6. Monosaccharides: single sugar. simple carbs. glucose, fructose, galactose. All have same composition but vary in structure Glucose - Answer Blood Sugar. essential energy source. HO down Fructose - Answer Sweetest. Naturally in fruits and honey. 5 sides Galactose - Answer Least sweet, in cheese, fruits/veg, beans , soy. HO UP Disaccharides - Answer sucrose, lactose, maltose Maltose - Answer glucose + ...

The process when building body compounds and requires energy called - Answer Anabolism What is the primary organ that oxidized alcohol - Answer liver Glycolysis: - Answer Converts glucose to pyruvate Which of the following is examples of alcohol's damage to our body - Answer All of the above (dehydration, malnutrition, micronutrients deficiency) When energy yielding nutrients are consumed in excess which one can lead to storage of fat - Answer Fat, ca...

Planning meals that include eating a new vegetable each week is one practical approach to eating: - Answer A variety of foods In the absence of oxygen, pyruvate is converted to: - Answer Lactic Acid Bicarbonate is released into the duodenum during the process of digestion. Why? - Answer To neutralize the acidic chyme Immediately after absorption, what circulatory system carries most of the fat-soluble nutrients? - Answer Lymphatic Alcohol is primarily metaboli...

The chemical structure of vitamin B12 contains cobalt. True False - Answer True Vitamin B12's functions include __________. the maintenance of healthy nervous tissue prevention of macrocytic anemia DNA synthesis all of these - Answer all of these Which of the following statements regarding the absorption of vitamin B12 is FALSE? Vitamin B12 binds with intrinsic factor synthesized in the stomach. R-protein produced in the stomach carries vitamin B12 to t...

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