fat, protein and carbohydrates

Question 1

what does rda stand for

Answer 1

recommended daily intake

Question 2

why would your rda differ

Answer 2

• your size

- activity levels

Question 3

recommended rda for men and women

Answer 3

men = 2500kcal
women = 2000kcal

Question 4

what percentage of fat is recommended in the rda

Answer 4

30%

Question 5

what percentage of protein is recommended in the rda

Answer 5

15%

Question 6

what percentage of carbohydrates is recommended in the rda

Answer 6

55%

Question 7

how much energy per gram does fat provide

Answer 7

9kcal/g

Question 8

what does saturated fat typically increase the risk of and give examples of saturated fat

Answer 8

increases the risk of heart disease

• coconut oil
• butter
• red meat

Question 9

unsaturated fat examples and what can it reduce the risk of

Answer 9

unsaturated is better for you and reduces heart disease

• olive oil
• nuts

Question 10

are fats slow release or fast release

Answer 10

slow release

Question 11

how much energy per gram do carbohydrates

Answer 11

4kcal/g

Question 12

what are the two types of carbohydrates

Answer 12

glycogen (polysaccharide)

glucose (monosaccharide)

Question 13

foods high in starch

Answer 13

• pasta
• bread
• potato

Question 14

foods high in sugar

Answer 14

• fruit
• chocolate
• sports gels/ drink

Question 15

what do starch and sugar go to

Answer 15

starch = glycogen 
sugar = glucose

Question 16

where is glycogen stored

Answer 16

in the liver or muscles and is slow release

Question 17

where is glucose stored

Answer 17

in the blood excess as fat and is fast release

Question 18

what are fat, protein and carbohydrates all examples of

Answer 18

macronutrients

Question 19

what do proteins provide

Answer 19

growth and repair/ energy/ make proteins