exam 2 Flashcards
dietary reference intakes
four sets of dietary recommendations
recommended dietary allowance
avg daily amount of a given nutrient
acceptable macronutrient distribution range
intake ranges of essential nutrients
essential nutrients
needed to build, maintain, and repair tissues and regulate body functions
electrolyte function
maintain right amount of fluid inside and outside cell
4 water functions
digest, absorb, and transport nutrients
regulate body temp
remove waste
lubricate
what is an electrolyte
mineral….
carry electrical charge
conduct nerve impulses
how much water do we need everyday
1-1.5 milliliters per calorie spent
what are carbs
main source of energy
only source for brain cells and red blood cells
how many carbs do we need daily
130 grams until 70
two types of carbs
simple
complex
simple carbs
sugars; composed of one or two units
easily digestible
glycogen
glucose stored in liver
how much sugar do americans consume daily
22.5 teaspoons
recommended percent of calories for simple carbs
10
complex carbs
starches and dietary fiber
multiple sugar units
starch
occur in grains, veggies and some fruit
dietary fiber
complex carb found in plants
can’t be broken down
functional fiber
non digestible
extracted from natural foods or synthetic
total fiber
combined amount of dietary and functional
soluble fiber
dissolves in water
lowers cholesterol
insoluble fiber
passes through digestive tract unchanged
laxative
how many grams of complex carbs needed daily
25 women
38 men
protein function
build and maintain muscles, bones, and other body functions
form enzymes
amino acids
20 kinds
9 essential
essential amino acids
body can’t produce
complete protein
have essential amino acids
incomplete protein
not all essential amino acids
percent of calories needed of protein
10-35
how many grams of potion needed per pound
.36
complementary protein
all amino acids when combined
mutual supplementation
combining two incomplete proteins to make complete
fat definition
principal form of stored energy
percent of calories needed of fat
20-35
white fat
stores energy
cushions organs
where is white fat found
stomach
butt
visceral areas
where is brown fat found
neck
back
around heart
biege fat
receives messages from muscles to change into brown fat during exercise
saturated fat
animal products
remain solid at room temp
percent of saturated fat needed
less than 10
monounsaturated fat
plant sources
liquid at room temp
semi solid when refrigerated
polyunsaturated fat
oil
always liquid
trans fat
liquid vegetable oils
chemically changed through hydrogenation
hydrogenation
used to extend shelf life
omega 3
slows clotting of blood
lowers triglyceride levels
improves arteries
lowers blood pressure
what does omega 6 contain
linoleic acid
what does omega 3 contain
alpha linoleic acid
cholesterol
waxy substance
LDL
bad
HDL
good
how many milligrams of cholesterol per day
300
mineral definition
naturally occurring substances
mineral function
carry out metabolic processes
how many essential minerals
20
macro minerals
at least 100 milligrams
6
mico minerals
less than 100 milligrams
14
vitamin definition
naturally occurring organic substances
how many vitamins do we need
at least 11
vitamin function
catalyst for releasing energy
sodium limit
2300 milligrams
phytochemical
substances naturally produced by plants
antioxidant
neutralize effects of free radicals
phytoestrogens
lowers cholesterol
reduces risk of heart disease
phytonutraceuticals
inhibit growth of cancer and heart disease
kilocalories
energy provided by food