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DHN 212 EXAM 1STEPHENSON
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We eat too much of these foods in the USA:
Name 6.
red meat, candy, cheese, refined grains, processed
foods, sugary beverages
We eat too little of these foods in the USA:
Name 5.
fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, low fat dairy
What are some leading causes of death in the USA
related to diet and physical activity? List these 6.
heart disease, cancer, stroke, alzheimers, diabetes,
kidney disease
List the six classes of nutrients:
,carbs, fat, proteins, water, vitamins, minerals
Which nutrients provide energy?
carbs, fats, proteins
Why do males have a higher percentage of water
compared to females?
more muscle mass
About ___% of a person's body weight is water.
50-65
Water is made of:
hydrogen and oxygen
Carbs and Fats are made of:
CHO
Proteins are made of:
CHO and Nitrogen (becomes waste in kidneys)
Vitamins are made of:
CHO and some Nitrogen
Organic nutrients are? There are 4.
carbs, protein, fat, vitamins
Define essential nutrient
body does not make it or make enough of it to
meet your needs (supplied from food)
What fatty acids are essential?
, linoleic and linolenic
Define conditionally essential nutrient
normally not essential, but become essential under
certain circumstances (kidney and liver problems,
need specific amino acids)
What are macronutrients?
carbs, fats, proteins
What are micronutrients?
vitamins and minerals
Carbs provide how many cal/gram?
4
Proteins provide how many cal/gram?
4
Fats provide how many cal/gram?
9
Alcohol provides how many cal/gram?
7
What 3 things ensure nutritional adequacy?
variety, moderation, balance
What is the best source of nutrients?
food
Are dietary supplements regulated by the FDA?
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