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PHED Study Guide Test 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Protein contains ___ calories per gram - ANSWERS4 Name the major function of protein. - ANSWERSmajor building block of body structures Low quality or incomplete proteins usually come from plant or animal sources? - ANSWERSplant Wha...

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Protein contains ___ calories per gram - ANSWERS4



Name the major function of protein. - ANSWERSmajor building block of body structures



Low quality or incomplete proteins usually come from plant or animal sources? - ANSWERSplant



What are some of the benefits of plant protein over animal protein? - ANSWERSNo cholesterol, low
saturated fat



A range of intake is associated with good health, and the AMDR recommends that adults consume
_____-_____% of total daily calories as protein. - ANSWERS10-35%



Nutrition is made up of: - ANSWERSfats, carbs and protein, vitamins, minerals and liquid



Name the major function of fat. - ANSWERScushions, insulates, protects organs



Depending on its structure a fat may be: - ANSWERSsaturated, unsaturated



Fats contain ____ calories per gram. - ANSWERS9



Omega-3 fatty acids, a form of polyunsaturated fat, is found mainly in _________ products? -
ANSWERSsoybean, corn and cottonseed oil



When your blood is measured for cholesterol levels having low HDL and high LDL levels increases or
decreases your risk of heart disease? - ANSWERSincrease

, Which type of fat has a double negative effect on cholesterol levels? - ANSWERStrans fats



A cholesterol level of below _______ mg/dcl of blood is desirable. - ANSWERS200



In terms of daily recommendations of fat intake (as compared to carbohydrates and proteins) the AMDR
recommends _____-_____%. - ANSWERS20-35%



What are some of the concerns regarding fats and health? - ANSWERSeating trans fats increases the risk
of cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes



Carbohydrates contain ____ calories per gram. - ANSWERS4



The major function of carbohydrates: - ANSWERSenergy



Refined or processed carbohydrates retain all the calories but are usually lower in beneficial _____,
______, ______. - ANSWERSfiber, vitamins, minerals



Define glycemic index: - ANSWERSThe measure of how a particular food affects blood glucose levels.



A range of carbohydrate intake is associated with good health and the AMDR recommends that adults
consume ____-____% of total daily calories as carbohydrates. - ANSWERS45-65%



Name the health benefits of dietary fiber: - ANSWERSSoluble fiber: stabilize blood sugar, delay stomach
emptying, reduce cholesterol absorption. Insoluble fiber: digestive health benefits.



What is the Food and Nutrition Board's recommended daily intake of fiber for adult men and women? -
ANSWERS25 for men, 38 for women



Willett believes a better way of categorizing carbohydrates in terms of health benefits is by
______________ and whether they have been _______ or _________. - ANSWERSglycemic index;
refined; processed

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