Nutrition

Question 1

How many calories are in a gram of carbs, protein, and fat?

Answer 1

Carbs: 4 calories
Protein: 4 calories
Fat: 9 calories

Question 2

What are the micronutrients?

Answer 2

Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients

Question 3

What is a complete protein and where are they found?

Answer 3

A protein that has all the essential amino acids. Animal products & soy.

Question 4

What is the minimum RDA for protein in sedentary adults? Carbs? Fat?

Answer 4

.8 grams per kg of body weight. Carbs 3-5g/kg. Fats 20-35% total calories, with sat. fat not to exceed 10%

Question 5

How many calories are in a pound of fat?

Answer 5

3500

Question 6

Whats are the types of fats & examples?

Answer 6

Monounsaturated: olive oil, avocado
Polyunsaturated:
-Omega 3s: fish, flax, some dairy
-Omega 6s: nuts, seeds
Saturated: animal fat, dairy, coconut
Trans: bad

Question 7

What are the fat soluble vitamins? Water soluble?

Answer 7

Fat: ADEK
Water: C,B (you pee B)

Question 8

What are the major minerals?

Answer 8

Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfur

Question 9

What are the monosaccharides?

Answer 9

Glucose, fructose, and galactose

Question 10

What are the disaccharides?

Answer 10

sucrose, lactose, and maltose

Question 11

What are the polysaccharides?

Answer 11

glycogen, fiber, starch

Question 12

How much water should you drink after exercise?

Answer 12

1.25 times the amt of weight lost. also electrolytes