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Cholesterol

A form of fat circulating in the blood that can accumulate on the inner walls of arteries and restrict blood flow is

Saturated

Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are

Empty calories

Foods that contain mainly fat and/or sugar and have little or no nutritional value, such as ice cream and soda, are said to consist of

HDL

High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries.

Trace minerals

Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are

Amino acids

Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are

the compounds in food that the body requires to sustain proper functioning.

Nutrients are

Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has

One medium fruit serving is about the size of a(n)

Increased significantly

Over the past three decades, daily calorie consumption by Americans has

Vitamins

Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are

Antioxidants

Substances in food or supplements that that destroy free radicals and slow their formation are

A

Taking a large amount of this vitamin can be toxic because it accumulates in the liver.

Glycogen

The complex carbohydrate form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles is

make them more solid at room temperature.

The complex carbohydrate form of a sugar that is stored in the liver and muscles is Glycogen The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to

high HDL and low LDL

The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include

Lactose

The sugar found in milk and dairy products that some people can't digest properly is

A serving is the recommended amount to be consumed, and a portion is the amount you choose to eat.

What is the difference between a portion and a serving?

50%-60%

What percentage of a person's body weight is water?

Trans fatty acids are produced

When liquid oils are hydrogenated,

It is more psychological than physiological.

Which of the following best describes appetite?

Apples

Which of the following could be included in a vegan diet?

Chicken breast

Which of the following foods is an example of a complete protein?

A glass of low-fat milk

Which of the following foods is the most nutrient-dense?

Coconut oil

Which of the following has the most saturated fat?

Which of the following is true about Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)? They are the reference standard for intake levels necessary to meet the needs of most healthy individuals.

Which of the following is true about Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)?

Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

Which of the following is true about calories?

Antioxidants

Which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant tissue damage at the cellular level?

Soluble

Which type of fiber dissolves in water and can be digested by bacteria in the colon?

Complete

Which type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?