Chapter 9: basic nutrition factors in health Flashcards
young adults in a general fitness program need this much protein
0.8-1.0 g/kgbw
aerobic endurance athletes need this much protein
1.0-1.6 g/kgbw
strength athletes need this much protein
1.4-1.7 g/kgbw
athletes on a reduced calorie diet need this much protein
1.8-2.7 g/kgbw
calories from saturated fat should be less than this percent of daily calories
<10%
necessary for vision, heathly teeth, body tissues, and healthy mucous membranes and skin
vitamin A
an antioxidant, coverted to vitamin A in the body
beta-carotene
aids calcium absorption, helps maintain blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Necessary for building bone mass and preventing bone loss
vitamin d
an antioxidant, needed for immune functioning and metabolism
vitamin E
needed for blood clotting, supports tissue and bone health
Vitamin K
promotes healthy cell development, wound healing, and resistance to infections. serves as an antioxidant. necessary for converson of inactive form of folic acid to the active form. makes iron available for hemoglobin synthesis
vitamin c
coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism. needed for normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles including the heart
Thiamin (B1)
coenzyme in red blood cell formation, nervous system functioning, and metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. needed for vision and may help protect against cataracts
Riboflavin (B2)
Coenzyme for carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism and proper nervous system functioning. high intakes can lower elevated cholesterol
niacin
coenzyme for protein metabolism and nervous and immune system function. involved in synthesis of hormones and red blood cells
pyriodoxine (B6)