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| What are the essential nutrients? |
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| What are the non-essential nutrients? |
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| Vit. D, Niacin, Cholesterol |
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| CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES THAT THE BODY NEEDS FOR ENERGY, GROWTH, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. |
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Definition
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
Water |
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| What % of daily diet should be carbs? |
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Definition
| Recom: 50-60% of total calories |
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Term
| Why is protien important? |
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Definition
| ESSENTIAL FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF BODY TISSUE IN GROWTH, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR. |
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| What's the reccomended daily intake for protien? |
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Definition
| Recom: 45-60g (.8g/kg.body wt.) |
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| How many calories is in a gram of protein? |
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Definition
Fuel source
Insulation, protection, lubrication
Vehicle for fat-soluable vitamins
Composition
Solids, liquids
Degree of saturation |
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| What's the daily recc value for fat? |
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Definition
| Recom: <30% of total calories <7% from sat. fats |
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| How many cal is in a gram of fat? |
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