Nutrition Flashcards
The six nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
The Recommended Daily Amount(RDA) of carbs for adults is
135 grams
This is a measure that takes into account both the amount of carbohydrate in o portion of food and how quickly it raises blood glucose levels
Glycemic Load
Fatty liver disease is also known as
Hepatic steatosis
Dyslipidemia
Medical condition that is characterized by abnormal levels of lipids in the blood
Types of proteins
Complete
Incomplete
Complementary
What is used as the standard unit for measuring the energy value of food
Calorie
Which part of the brain controls appetite?
Hypothalamus
Which hormone is responsible for satiety?
Leptin
Which pigment is found in the retinas of the eyes and helps us see
Rhodopsin
Which hormone do fats produce in the intestines to signal satiety?
Cholecystokinin
The precursor form of vitamins is called
Provitamin
Which vitamin is the most potent biological antioxidant ?
Vitamin E
Long term xerophthalmia results in
Keratomalacia
What bio marker confirms vitamin A deficiency?
Plasma retinol
