Saladin Ch26: Nutrition and Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Elevated Consumption of the mineral _____ increases the risk of hypertension
A
Sodium
2
Q
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, including both anabolic and catabolic reactions, is called:
A
metabolism
3
Q
What is the RDA for carbohydrates?
A
125-175g
4
Q
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
