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What is the process by which living organisms takes and uses food substances for growth and tissue repair |
Nutrition |
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_____ is a specialized food and nutrition expert with extensive training who meets specified criteria |
Registered Dietician |
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_______ is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius |
calorie (lower case c) |
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_____ equals 1,000 calories |
Kilocalories or Calories (Upper Case C) |
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Estimated Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) is also referred to as _________________- |
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) |
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_________ is defined as the amount of energy in a typical day |
Total Daily Energy Expenditure |
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Total Energy Expenditure is the sum of 3 things |
1. Resting Metabolic Rate 2. Thermal effect of food 3. Energy expended during physical |
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The amount of energy expended while at rest which typically represent the minimal amount of energy required to sustain vital body functions such as blood circulation , respiration, and temp regulation |
Resting Metabolic Rate |
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RMR accounts for _____% of total energy expendure |
70% |
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The amount of energy expended above RMR as a result of processing food for storage and use |
Thermal Effect of Food |
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Thermal Effect of Food accounts for ____% total energy expenditure |
6-10% |
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_____ is the amount of energy expended over RMR and TEF associated with physical activities |
Energy Expended during physical activity |
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Physical activities accounts for _____% of total energy expenditure |
20% |
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How many million Americans have thyroid related disorder |
27millions |
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Thyroid meds used in hypothyroidism can increase RMR as much as ___% |
17% |
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FFM |
Fat Free Mass |
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What is the equation for RMR |
Wt x 10 = RMR |
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What is the Equation for TEE? |
RMR x Activity Factor = TEE |
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What is the Physical Activity Factor for Very Light Activity |
1.2 - 1.3 |
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What is the Physical Activity Factor for LOW ACTIVE Activity |
1.5 - 1.6 |
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What is the Physical Activity Factor for ACTIVE Activity |
1.6 -1.7 |
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What is the Physical Activity Factor for HEAVY Activity |
1.9 - 2.1 |
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Primary function is to build and repair body tissues and structures |
Protein |
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How many amino acids are used to build protein |
20 |
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What are the two general classes of amino acids |
Essentials and Non Essential |
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_____ amino acids cannot be manufactured in the body and must be obtained from food supply |
Essential Amino Acids |
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The body is able to manufacture this kind of amino acids |
Non Essentials |
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How many essential amino acids are there |
8 |
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What is it called if a food supplies all of the essential amino acids in appropriate ratios |
Complete Protein |
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What is it called if a food source is lacking in one of more of the essential amino acids |
Incomplete Protein |
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What is BV |
Biological Value |
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______ is a measure of protein quality or how well it satisfy the body's essential amino acid needs |
Biological Value |
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What are the major sources for complete proteins |
1. Animal Sources 2. Dairy and Meat |
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The rate at which ingested carbs raises blood sugar and it's accompanying effect on insulin release is referred to as ____ |
Glycemic Index |
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What are the two types of fibers |
1. Soluable 2. Insoluable |
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What is the percentage range for carbs for an adult caloric intake |
45 - 65% of caloric intake |
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What is the recommended of carbs per day |
6-10g/kg per day (2.7 - 4.5 g/lb) |
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When is the best time to consume carbs meal before workout |
2 - 4hours prior |
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How many calories are there in 1g of carbs |
4 Calories |
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What is the recommended daily carbs intake |
25 -38grams of fibers |
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Of lipids contained in food, ____% are fats and oils |
95% |
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_____% of all stored lipids are triglycerides |
99% |
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One gram of fat has ____ calories |
9 calories |
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What is the recommended fat intake percentage for adult |
20 - 35% |
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Water constitute ___% of human body weight |
60% |
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How many calories equals a pound of fat |
3500 calories |