NUTRITION NU 311 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
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How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
4 calories
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9 calories
What are energy suppliers?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
What are body process regulators?
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Amount of energy required at rest
BMR
Replacing calories used for BMR + physical activity
,Total energy needs
Carbohydrates
Sugars & Starches
Primary Energy Source
50-100 mg needed daily
Composed of one sugar molecule
Monosaccharide
Simple Carbohydrate
"Double Sugar"
Composed of 2 monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Simple Carbohydrate
Glycogen stored in liver, fiber
Polysaccharides
Complex Carbohydrates
Glucose for energy
Glycogen
Whole grains
Cereal
Peas & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
*Consume adequate fluids*
Fiber
, Strengthens weak intestinal muscles
Fiber
Amino Acid
Protein
Animal sources
Complete protein
All plants sources w/ exception of soy
Incomplete protein
When eaten together, combine to act as complete protein
Complementary Protein
9 cal/gram
Hormone production
Insulate the body, aids in thermoregulation
Support & cushion organs
Lipids (Fats)
Form of fat in food
<200 mg/dl (100-200)
Triglycerides
Come from triglycerides
Important to cell membrane structure
Phospholipids
Total cholesterol should be less than what?
200 mg/dL
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
4 calories
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
9 calories
What are energy suppliers?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
What are body process regulators?
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Amount of energy required at rest
BMR
Replacing calories used for BMR + physical activity
,Total energy needs
Carbohydrates
Sugars & Starches
Primary Energy Source
50-100 mg needed daily
Composed of one sugar molecule
Monosaccharide
Simple Carbohydrate
"Double Sugar"
Composed of 2 monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Simple Carbohydrate
Glycogen stored in liver, fiber
Polysaccharides
Complex Carbohydrates
Glucose for energy
Glycogen
Whole grains
Cereal
Peas & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
*Consume adequate fluids*
Fiber
, Strengthens weak intestinal muscles
Fiber
Amino Acid
Protein
Animal sources
Complete protein
All plants sources w/ exception of soy
Incomplete protein
When eaten together, combine to act as complete protein
Complementary Protein
9 cal/gram
Hormone production
Insulate the body, aids in thermoregulation
Support & cushion organs
Lipids (Fats)
Form of fat in food
<200 mg/dl (100-200)
Triglycerides
Come from triglycerides
Important to cell membrane structure
Phospholipids
Total cholesterol should be less than what?
200 mg/dL
