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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?