Nutrition-1

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Carbohydrate

• Micronutrient

• Mineral

• Macronutrient

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Protein

• Vitamin

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

Nutrients that serve as energy and energy reserve. There are three types: Monounsaturated, saturated and Polyunsaturated.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

• Calorie

• Metabolism

• Nutrition

• Nutrient

One gram of carbohydrate has how many calories?

• 9

• 7

• 4

• 14

The RDA of protein is

• 55-75% of total calories

• Less than 25% of total calories

• 0.5 grams per pound of body weight

• More than 30grams

One gram of fat has how many calories?

• 9

• 7

• 4

• 14

The RDA of fat is

• 55-75% of total calories

• Less than 25% of total calories

• 0.5 grams per pound of body weight

• More than 30grams

The RDA of Carbohydrates is

• 55-75% of total calories

• Less than 25% of total calories

• 0.5 grams per pound of body weight

• More than 30grams