what are energy-yielding nutrients? correct answers macronutrients
what are the 3 groups of macronutrients? correct answers carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
how much do we need a day of macronutrients? correct answers large amounts each day
how is energy measured? correct answers kilocalories/kcals
what categories do carbohydrates include? correct answers sugars and starches
how many kcal per gram do carbohydrates provide? correct answers 4 kcal/gram
what is the additional category of carbohydrates? correct answers fiber
does fiber provide energy? correct answers no
what are lipids commonly called? correct answers fats or oils
what form of energy is a lipid? correct answers a concentrated form of energy
what kind of fat is abundantly found in the body? correct answers triglycerides
what do foods high in saturated fatty acids potentially do? correct answers promote certain
diseases
, what do foods high in unsaturated fatty acids potentially do? correct answers prevent certain
diseases
how many kcals per gram do lipids have? correct answers 9 kcal/gram
what are proteins required for? correct answers growth, maintenance, and repair of the body
what can proteins supply? correct answers energy
how many kcals per gram do proteins have? correct answers 4 kcal/gram
what kinds of foods provide protein? correct answers meat, fish, poultry, dairy products,
legumes, and grains
what are proteins made up of? correct answers different combinations of amino acids
what are micronutrients known to do? correct answers they do not provide any energy for the
body but are necessary for proper functioning of the body
what categories do micronutrients include? correct answers vitamins and minerals
how much of micronutrients are required? correct answers small amounts each day
where are micronutrients found? correct answers in most fresh foods
what kind of nutrient is water? correct answers macronutrient
how much of the healthy human body does water make up? correct answers approximately 60%