Nutrition Flashcards
what is a normal BMI?
18.5-24.9
What is an underweight BMI?
<18.5
What is an overweight BMI?
25-29.9
What is The BMI for Obesity I, II, and extreme obesity?
I 30.0-34.9
II 35.0-39.9
Extreme 40.0 +
what is the total RDA of carbs recommended?
45%-65%
What is the RDA for protein, and how much per kg?
10%-20%
0.8g/kg
What is the RDA for fats?
Sat fat?
20-35%
Less than 10%
What is the RDA for cholesterol?
> 300mg/day
What are the sources of vitamin C?
What are its functions?
citrus fruits, broccoli, greenpepper, strawberries, greens
Collagen formation, antioxidants, enhances iron absorption
What are the sources of Thiamin?
What are it’s funcitons?
Pork, liver, whole and enriched grains, legumes
Coenzyme in key reations that produce energy from glucose
What are the sources of Riboflavin?
What are its functions?
Milk, organ meats, enriched grains, and greens
carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
What are the sources of Niacin?
What are its functions?
Kidney, grains, lean meant, nuts
Carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
What are the sources of B6?
What are its functions?
yeast, banana, canteloupe, broccoli, spinach
Coenzyme in protein, fat, carbohydrate metabolism
What are the sources of Folate?
What are its functions?
Green leafy vegetables, liver
RNA and DNA synthesis, formation and maturation of RBC
What are the sources of B12?
What are its functions?
Animal Products: organ meats and seafood
Coenzyme in protein metabolism and formation of heme portion of hemoglobin