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Vitamins organic compound required by an organism and provided by the diet
water-soluble dissolve easily in water, secreted in urine, not easily stored
fat-soluble absorbed w/lipids into lymphatic system, not secreted, easily stored in fat
Minerals element or compound that is crystalline and has been formed as the result of geological processes
Essential amino acids used for making proteins, are 9 of them
Essential fatty acids Come from diet are good for hormones membrane energy insulation and temp
Glycemic Index measurement of the effects of carbs on blood sugar level
Trans fatty acids are produced through? hydrogenation
Types of fatty acids? Saturated, Trans, Monosaturated, Polysaturated
Recommended Nutritional needs? Carbohydrates, Fiber, Cholesterol
What is a complete protein? Dietary sourcdes that contain all EAA's
What are incomplete proteins? Have some, but not all EAA's, are most plant products
What are Amino Acids used for? For making proteins
What are the two polyunsaturates fatty acids? Omega 3 and omega 6
What is High GI fast break down blood sugar spikes
What is Low GI Slower break down less fluctuation in blood sugar
What is cholesterol used for? Used for the production of steroid hormones and in cell membranes, liver site
What is Insoluble Fiber? Provides bulk, good for intestines,
What is Soluble Fiber? Lowers total LDL cholesterol
What are STATINS? Work by blocking an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase
What is a Basal Metabolic Rate? The number of calories required per day to fuel cellular activity only at rest
What are the safe methods of weight loss? CAlorie reduction, Exercise and making sustainable changes
What calories are digested that count? Carbohydrates/sugars, Proteins, lipids
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