Nutrition

Question 1

Conversion of Calorie/kcal to Joules:

Answer 1

1 Cal/kcal = 4.2 kJ

Question 2

Biological caloric values of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids:

Answer 2

Carbohydrates: 17.2 kJ/g, Proteins: 17.2 kJ/g, Lipids: 39 kJ/g

Question 3

RQ values for carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and mixed food:

Answer 3

Carbohydrates: 1.0, Proteins: 0.8, Lipids: 0.7, Mixed food: 0.82

Question 4

Caloric equivalent values for oxygen:

Answer 4

Carbohydrates: 21.2 kJ/LO2, Proteins: 19.2 kJ/LO2, Lipids: 19.7 kJ/LO2, Mixed food: 20.2 kJ/LO2

Question 5

BMR for adult males and females:

Answer 5

Adult male: 7100 kJ/day, Adult female: 6300 kJ/day

Question 6

The leisure rate of energy expenditure for adult males and females:

Answer 6

Adult male: 9600 kJ/day, Adult female: 8400 kJ/day

Corresponds to 115-100 W

Question 7

Recommended daily allowance (RDA) of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids?

Answer 7

Proteins: 60-80 g/day, Carbohydrates: 300 g/day, Lipids: 50-150 g/day

Question 8

WHO recommendation for optimal protein intake:

Answer 8

1-1.5 g/kg body weight/day

Question 9

Recommended dietary water intake:

Answer 9

1.5-2 L/day

Question 10

Secreted fluid volume in the whole gastrointestinal system:

Answer 10

6-8 L/day

Question 11

RDA values of thiamin (B1):

Answer 11

1-1.5 mg/day

Question 12

RDA values of niacin (B3):

Answer 12

15-25 mg/day

Question 13

RDA values of cyanocobalamin (B12):

Answer 13

1.5-3 μg/day

Question 14

RDA values of ascorbic acid (C):

Answer 14

65-75 mg/day

Question 15

RDA values of retinol (A):

Answer 15

0.8-1.1 mg/day