Ntr 222 uab - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A cup of orange juice has 110 calories and 100 mg of vitamin C. One half cup of chopped red pepper has 25 calories and 95 mg of vitamin C. Which is more nutrient dense for vitamin C? - ️️Red pepper The health claims on the front of a label, such as "heart healthy," are: - ️️strictly regulated by the FDA so the food must meet certain standards and use specific wording The food label ingredients list is helpful in determining if a food: - ️️is a whole grain When you see "or...

What is another name for vitamin B12? - Cobalamine What is another name for vitamin B1? - Thiamin Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? - Vitamin C Which water soluble vitamins are found in milk? - Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 True or False? Water soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body. - False Which B vitamin is needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin? - Riboflavin Which B vitamin is easily destroyed by UV light? - Riboflavin What deficiency co...

Lipids - ️️insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, and chloroform What are the different types of lipids (fats)? - ️️1) fatty acids 2) triglycerides 3) phospholipids 4) sterols What two kids of lipids contain fatty acids that affect its function? - ️️triglycerides and phospholipids List the 3 elements that make up lipids: - ️️1) Carbon 2) Hydrogen 3) Oxygen Fatty acid - ️️a chain of carbons linked together with one end contai...

What is another name for vitamin B12? - ️️Cobalamine What is another name for vitamin B1? - ️️Thiamin Which of the following vitamins is water soluble? - ️️Vitamin C Which water soluble vitamins are found in milk? - ️️Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 True or False? Water soluble vitamins are stored in large amounts in the body. - ️️False Which B vitamin is needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin? - ️️Riboflavin Which B vitamin is easily destroy...

400 calories of carbohydrate is equal to __________ grams of carbohydrate. - ️️100 Villi are: - ️️the folds of the small intestine that increase surface area and absorption The macronutrient distribution range for carbohydrate is: - ️️45-65% When too little data is available to make a strong recommendation on the daily need for a nutrient, researchers estimate an average need. This value is - ️️Adequate Intake (AI) In the process of eating and digesting food, the bonu...