Trans fats
Fatty acids that are produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated to make them more solid
High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
Compounds that facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the blood to the liver for metabolism and elimination from the body
Fats
Basic nutri...
WGU- C458: HEALTH, FITNESS, & WELLNESS
Trans fats - correct answer Fatty acids that are produced when polyunsaturated oils are hydrogenated to make them more solid
High-density lipoproteins (HDL) - correct answer Compounds that facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the blood to the liver for metabolism and elimination from the body
Fats - correct answer Basic nutrients composed of carbon and hydrogen molecules; needed for the proper functioning of cells, insulation of body organs against shock, maintenance of body temperature, and healthy skin and hair
Daily values (DV) - correct answer The RDIs and DRVs together make up these, seen on food and supplement labels
Cellulose - correct answer Fiber; major form of complex carbohydrates
Vitamins - correct answer Essential organic compounds that promote growth and reproduction and help maintain life and health
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) - correct answer The average daily intakes of energy and nutrients considered adequate to meet the needs of most healthy people in the United States under usual conditions
Dietary Reference Intake (RDI) - correct answer A set of nutritional values, new combined listing, including more than 26 essential vitamins and minerals, that apply to healthy people
Saturated fats - correct answer Fats that are unable to hold anymore hydrogen in their chemical structure; derived mostly from animal sources; solid at room temperature U. S. Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDA) - correct answer Dietary guidelines developed by the FDA and the USDA
Cholesterol - correct answer A form of fat circulating in the blood that can accumulate on the inner walls of arteries
Adequate intake (AI) - correct answer Best estimates of nutritional needs
Polysaccharide - correct answer A complex carbohydrate formed by the combination of long chains of saccharides
Hemochromatosis - correct answer Iron toxicity due to excess consumption
Complex carbohydrates - correct answer A major type of carbohydrate; provides sustained
energy
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) - correct answer Compounds that facilitate the transport of cholesterol in the blood to the body's cells
Trace minerals - correct answer Minerals that the body needs in only very small amounts
Disaccharide - correct answer A combination of two monosaccharides
Essential amino acids - correct answer Nine of the basic nitrogen-containing building blocks of protein that must be obtained from foods to ensure health
Minerals - correct answer Inorganic, indestructible elements that aid physiological processes
Amino acids - correct answer The building blocks of proteins
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