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Nutrition

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What type of fat is related to ldl cholesterol production
Saturated and trans fat
What mineral plays a major role in the ability of red blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen
Iron
What vitamins are both fat soluble
A and E
What are non energy nutrients that help neutralize negative effects of free radicals
Antioxidants
4 grams of fat plus 30 grams of carbs plus 8 grams of protein is how many calories
188
Normal diet , protein should be about how much to daily caloric intake
10-15%
Recommend consumption of dietary is less than what percent of total daily caloric intake
30 %
What is stimulated by the hypothalamus
Hunger
Complete protein food source contains all of
EAA's
What the effect called when food circulates blood glucose levels during the 2 hour period following ingestion
Glycemic index
What enters source is linked to lower obesity, diabetes, intestinal cancers and heart disease
Fiber
What type of energy nutrients has the best impact on TEF thermic effect of food
High fiber and lean protein
What type of dietary fat is essential
Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
What water soluble vitamin can triple the absorption rate of iron
Vitamin c
What mineral are primary electrolytes for fluid balance
Sodium , potassium, chloride , magnesium
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