NASM Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
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BMR
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Energy expenditure without accounting for physical activity.
2
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ADEK
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ADEK- In addition to providing energy, fats act as car- riers for the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, making it available to body tissues, particularly to the bones and teeth. Fats are also important for the conversion of carotene to vitamin A (120). Fats are involved in the following (120):
