Macronutrients Flashcards
1
Q
Protein
A
45-56g/day (women-men) or 0.8g/kg/day
10-35% total calories
4kcal/g of protein
2
Q
Carbohydrates
A
45-65% of total calories
4kcal/g of carbos
3
Q
Fiber
A
25-38g/day (women - men)
4
Q
Fat
A
20-35% of total calores
9kcal/g of fat
5
Q
marasmus
A
protein deficiency with inadequate calorie intake
6
Q
kwashiorkor
A
protein malnutrition with plenty of carbohydrates