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ch 55
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the term for the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 degree Celsius | calorie |
| which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells an tissue | protein |
| which of the following contains 4 calories per gram | protein |
| how many amino acids are considered "essential" because they cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by food | 9 |
| which of the following is a function of proteins | they assist in maintaining the body's water balance |
| the body makes protein out of | amino acids |
| it is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of protein | 10%-35% |
| which of the following provide 2/3 of a person's daily energy needs | carbohydrates |
| it is recommended that what percentage of an individual's total daily caloric intake be made up of carbohydrates | 45%-65% |
| which of the following can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel | carbohydrates |
| after the body's carbohydrates reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn | fat |
| which of the following is a function of fiber | it absorbs organic wastes and toxins in the body so they can be expelled |
| which of the following are either stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat | carbohydrates |
| which of the following helps treat and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome | fiber |
| which of the following nutrients, if low in patient's diet, can result in an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia, and increased blood glucose levels | fiber |
| which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults | 14grams per 1,000 calories |