Nutrition Final Exam Review Correct 100%

What are the 3 antioxidant vitamins? - ANSWER vitamin a, vitamin C, and vitamin E What is the major difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins? - ANSWER water soluble, excess secreted through urine and they need to be consumed daily. fat soluble, stored in the liver and adipose tissue and can build up to toxic levels if consumed in excess What is the TLC diet? - ANSWER therapeutic lifestyle diet for heart health. recommends an abundance of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, limiting fat and animal protein to 5 oz or less per day What is the major benefit of omega-3 fatty acids and what is the best food source? - ANSWER helps to prevent heart disease by lowering ADL cholesterol, best source is fish What is glucose? - ANSWER monosaccharide, also known as dextrose For a woman of normal weight, what would be the expected rate of weight gain during her pregnancy? - ANSWER 25-35 pounds; 2-4lbs 1st trimester and about 1 lb per week during 2nd and 3rd trimesters