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BIOD 121 (Portage): Module 3 Latest Version Graded A+ Energy balance a state when one's energy intake is equivalent to the amount of energy expended Energy in equals energy out (calories consumed is burned through basic body functions + exercise energy balance positive energy balance occurs if more calories (energy) are consumed than expended examples of periods in life when you need to be in a positive energy balance state: pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence in growth spur...

Chapter 1: Overview of Nutrition Nutrition - the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Factors that influence food choices - Personal preference, habits, ethnic heritage, social interactions, availability, convenience, economy, nutrition 6 Nutrient classes - • Carbs - energy, organic • Protein - energy, organic • Fat - energy, organic • Vitamins - no energy, organic • Minerals - no energy, inorganic • Water - no energy, inorganic Non-nut...

NSCA-CPT Final Review Exam – With Complete Solutions (100% Verified) NSCA-CPT Final Review Exam – With Complete Solutions (100% Verified) What is medical nutrition therapy and under whose scope of practice does it fall? - ANSWER - Nutrition info for those with nutritionally affected diseases Under licensed nutritionists, dietitians, and registered dietitians What is included in a complete dietary assessment? (4 things) - ANSWER - Anthropometric data Biochemical data Clinical exam ...

HNF 150 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Verified Answers Understand the concept of nutrient density and state how it can be used to determine the healthfulness of foods - answer-nutrient density: a measure of nutrients provided per calorie of food -if foods are low in calories but high in nutrients, they are nutrient dense -more nutrient dense=better -ex: salmon, kale, garlic, potatoes Identify the six classes of nutrients. Recall the energy yield (kcal/gram) for carbohydrate, protein, fat, ...

Which of the following is the largest component of total energy expenditure (TEE)? A. RMR B. Thermic effect of digestion C. Physical Activity D. Metabolic Stress correct answers *A. RMR* The thermogenic effect of digestion is generally thought to contribute to no more than 10% to TEE. Activity contributes to 5% - 30% to TEE. With the exceptions of burn and sepsis, metabolic stress contributes to less than 50% TEE. However, in almost all situations, RMR constitutes 60% to 75% of TEE. Wh...

Goal - To gain a basic knowledge that will enable you to make effective choices about your nutritional needs Healthy Diet - is one that provides the right amount of energy to keep weight in the desirable range; the proper types and balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; plenty of water; and sufficient but not excessive amounts of essential vitamins and minerals. Metabolism - is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms. These enzyme-cat...

EAT RIGHT #2 RD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS . Which statement best describes the F component of the FOCUS-PDSA performance improvement model? A. Identify a process to improve B. Develop a team C. Explain the current process D. Maintain and continue improvement - Answer- A . The FDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, and CDC jointly publish this reference document for regulatory agencies responsible for overseeing food safety in retail outlets: A. Food Code B. Food Law C. ...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. B. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes...

KPER 3470 Midterm 1, Questions with accurate answers, Graded A+ Document Content and Description Below KPER 3470 Midterm 1 Where and how much can glucose be stored - Muscle, as glycogen - 1600kcal or in liver, 400 kcal how many atp does etc produce - 32 atp Where do lipids store glycero l - in adipose tissue Pyruvate - 3 carbon, end product of glycolysis, if there is enough O2 it goes to mitochondria, if not it becomes lactate VO2 and what it depends on - rate of o2 consumption - energy demand...

Which organelle participates in the chemical processes that transfers energy from the chemical bonds of nutrient molecules to newly created ATP molecules? - mitochondria The body's main source of energy is _____________ and should be the major part of total daily food intake. - carbohydrates To be considered an essential nutrient, a substance must have all these characteristics except... (a) it has a specific biological function. (b) removal from the diet leads to a decline in human biolo...