nutritional principles Flashcards
1
Q
protein recommendations daily
A
males = 55g
females = 45g
2
Q
fat recommendations
A
total fat = less than 35% energy
saturated fat = less than 11% food energy
linoleic and linolenic acids = 1% food energy
long chain n-3 PUFA = more than 450mg/d
3
Q
carbohydrate recommendations
A
more than 50% food energy
free sugars = 5% food energy
4
Q
double bonds in dietary fats
A
saturated fats = 0
monounsaturated = 1
polyunsaturated = more than 1
5
Q
foods high in refined grains
A
potatoes
white bread
rice
pasta
refined breakfast cereals
crackers
6
Q
3 ways to lose weight
A
diet most important
pharmacotherapy
bariatric surgery
