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What is the major role in the body that all vitamins and minerals share? ANS - to act as regulators in
the body processes
The percent DV given on a food label is based on _________ calories a day? ANS - 2,000 calories
A person in an emergency situation is unable to eat for several weeks. What would provide the most of
the energy that this person would need to survive? ANS - fat
What is the major function of the kidneys? ANS - to excrete wastes from the body in urine
The liver converts excess energy-containing nutrients into _______ for storage ANS - glycogen and fat
Which recommendation informs Americans about the impact that diet and lifestyle choices can have on
their health? ANS - Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The recommendation that is set to guide people not to over consume individual micronutrients is called
what? ANS - Tolerable Upper Intake Level
The DRI which identifies specific amounts of nutrients to achieve intake for a female 19 years of age is
called the what? ANS - Estimated Average Requirement
What is the DRI that provides ranges for energy containing nutrients? ANS - AMDR
True or false: new research findings must undergo repeated testing to eventually be confirmed. ANS -
True
, The nutrients fall into _____ classes ANS - six
What does nutrient dense mean? ANS - you get the best amount of nutrients in a food group
What is the role of the pancreas in digestion? ANS - secretes digestive enzymes
Why does the liver make cholesterol? ANS - so it can be sent out to cells to use as building blocks for
important compounds
Where does the majority of digestion occur? ANS - small intestine
Where does the majority of absorption occur? ANS - small intestine
As you store excess energy and your fast cells fill to capacity, what occurs? ANS - your body will add
more fat cells
How do proteins differ from carbohydrates and fats? ANS - proteins have a Nitrogen attached to them
What causes proteins to denature? ANS - salts acids and heat
What causes proteins have a unique shape? ANS - the interactions in the side chains
When your diet is lacking in carbs, amino acids can be used to make what? ANS - glucose
What best supports your body to increase muscle development? ANS - weight-bearing exercise
What is the AMDR for protein? ANS - 10-35% of calories
What is the AMDR for fat? ANS - 20-35% of total calories
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