Saladin Ch26: Nutrition and Metabolism Flashcards

1
Q

Elevated Consumption of the mineral _____ increases the risk of hypertension

A

Sodium

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The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, including both anabolic and catabolic reactions, is called:

A

metabolism

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3
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What is the RDA for carbohydrates?

A

125-175g

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4
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By definition, one ____ is the amount of energy (heat) required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius

A

calorie

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