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Exam 4
Chapter 1, 2, 12, 14
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 1
12/04/2013

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Term
Macronutrients
Definition
energy yielding nutrients needed in large amounts
Term
micronutrients
Definition
nutrients needed in smaller amounts
Term
alcohol
Definition
provides calories but is not needed
Term
carbs and proteins provide
Definition
4kcal/g
Term
carbs and proteins provide
Definition
4kcal/g
Term
fats provide
Definition
9kcal/g
Term
proteins contain what element that carbs and fats do not?
Definition
nitrogen
Term
carbs supply
Definition
glucose
Term
micronutrients needed for growth and development
Definition
vitamins and minerals
Term
vitamins are _____ and minerals are ______
Definition
organic, inorganic
Term
how man american adults are obese?
Definition
about 1/3
Term
Estimate Average Requirement (EAR)
Definition
average amount of nutrients known to to meet needs of %) percent of adults (a starting point for other numbers)
Term
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
Definition
Based on EAR, meets needs of almost all people
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