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Question 1

Are protein needs higher or lower for an infant?

Answer 1

Higher

Question 2

Are fat needs lower or higher for an infant?

Answer 2

Higher

Question 3

About what fraction does BMR represent in terms of total energy expenditure?

Answer 3

2/3

Question 4

Another name for DIT, how much does it contribute to overall energy expenditure?

Answer 4

Thermic effect. 10%

Question 5

How many calories/gram of alcohol ?

Answer 5

7kcal.g

Question 6

According to Canadas food guide, what percentage of food servings should be supplied by plant sources?

Answer 6

75

Question 7

Where is subcutaneous adipose tissue located?

Answer 7

Beneath skim

Question 8

Define essential nutrient

Answer 8

Nutrient that performs specific biological function where body cannot synthesize fast enough or at all. Must be taken in through diet.

Question 9

Who do we write DRI’s for?

Answer 9

Healthy people, in good nutritional status. North America

Question 10

DRI

Answer 10

Dietary Reference Intake

Question 11

How do DRI’s represent a change in philosophy from previous RNI report?

Answer 11

RNI - 95% of population met, recommended nutrient intake … + a little extra coverage = RDA

Question 12

EAR

Answer 12

Estimated Average Requirement

Question 13

RDA

Answer 13

Recommended Dietary Allowance

Question 14

Ai

Answer 14

Acceptable Intake

Question 15

UL

Answer 15

Tolerable upper limit

Question 16

Define “limiting amino acid”

Answer 16

AA present in diet/food at the lowest level relative to its requirement. Will not be able to synthesize certain proteins if an amino acid is not present.

Question 17

What test can we use to see which amino acid is limited ?

Answer 17

Protein Digestibility AA score

Question 18

How is an oil changed in partial hydrogenation?

Answer 18

Cis -> trans, or PUFA becomes saturated

Question 19

What is the disadvantage to partial hydrogenation?

Answer 19

Trans FA metabolically act as saturated fats .. lead to CVD