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How many calories does fat, protein, carbohydrate, and alcohol per gram provide?
Fat = 9; protein = 4; carbohydrate = 4; alcohol = 7
In order to establish an RDA for a nutrient, the ________ must be evident.
EAR
What is EAR?
Estimated average requirement is the intake level for a nutrient at which the needs of 50% of the population will be met
A person who eats the same food every day is not following the diet-planning principle of:
Variety
Which of the following foods is considered to be a legume?
Lentils
How many cups would be needed to meet the dietary recommendations for the fruit group on a daily basis for an individual on a 2000-kcal diet?
2 cups/day
A food product that is high in fiber with all of its nutrients retained in the food product can be described as a(n):
Whole-grain food
A food that is labeled as being “fat free” is best described as containing:
Less than 0.5g of fat per serving
What does leptin do?
Decreases appetite (made by fat cells, called ‘the satiety hormone’)
What does ghrelin do?
Increases appetite