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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Example of an insoluble fiber food source

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Bran

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Storage form of carbohydrate in plants

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Starch

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2
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Present in the diet in small quantities

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Micronutrients

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3
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Can regulate metabolism in the form of enzymes

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Protein

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4
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Is an essential fatty acid

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Linoleic acid

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5
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Storage form of carbohydrate in humans

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Glycogen

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Can serve as antioxidants

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Phytonutrients

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Provides low caloric yield with high satiety

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Fiber

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Solvent to allow proper electrolyte dynamics

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Water

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9
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Provides 7 kcal per gram when consumed

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Alcohol

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List the four categories of macronutrients

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A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Fats
D. Water

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List the three primary functions of nutrients in the human body.

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A. Promotion of growth and development
B. Provision of energy
C. Regulation of metabolism

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_________are known to promote cardiovascular disease by elevating LDL cholesterol and reducing HDL cholesterol.

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Trans fat

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13
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Cholesterol can be consumed in the diet but is also synthesized in the _____ at a rate of 0.5 to 2.9 g/day

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Liver

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14
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True or false? Proteins are comprised of numerous amino acids bound by peptide bonds.

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True

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15
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Athletes are generally recommended to consume approximately _______ of their total energy intake in the form of healthy carbohydrates

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60%

16
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Identify two fat-soluble vitamins that are synthesized in the body.

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Vitamin D and K

17
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List two common beverages that contain the class of phytonutrients known as polyphenols.

A

Tea and Wine

18
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Which of the following types of nutrients primarily serve to promote growth and development?

A Carbohydrates
B Fats
C Trace elements
D Proteins

A

D

19
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Which of the following nutrients include the essential fatty acids?

A Saturated fatty acids
B Unsaturated fatty acids
C Polyunsaturated fatty acids
D Cholesterol

A

C

20
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Which of the following nutrients is predominantly used during high-intensity training?

A fats
B carbohydrates
C vitamins
D proteins

A

B

21
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Starch is an example of which of the following classes of carbohydrate?

A monosaccharides
B disaccharides
C polysaccharides
D fiber

A

C

22
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Which of the following nutrient a shorten transit time of waste products and potential toxins in the intestinal tract?

A trans fatty acids
B insoluble fiber
C polypeptides
D oligosaccharides

A

B

23
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Which of the following forms of lipids can act as a precursor to vitamin D and the hormone testosterone?

A medium chain fatty acids
B monounsaturated fat
C cholesterol
D saturated fat

A

C

24
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Which of the following protein sources do not contain all of the essential amino acids?

A wheat
B beef
C fish
D egg

A

A

25
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The recommended daily intake of protein for sedentary individual is:

A 0.8 to 1.2g/kg of total body weight
B 30% of total caloric intake
C 1.5 to 2g/kg of total body weight
D 75g-100g

A

A

26
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Which of the following is the only form of carbohydrate that can be directly oxidized in muscle tissue to fuel exercise?

A sucrose
B glucose
C fructose
D maltodextrin

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B

27
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Which of the following is not a mechanism by which phytonutrients aid in maintaining health?

A strengthening of the immune system
B altering of estrogen metabolism
C conversion into vitamin K (carotenoids)
D repairing of DNA damage as a result of toxic exposure such as smoking

A

C

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