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What is the daily caloric intake recommended for men?
What is the daily caloric intake recommended for men?
- 2500 calories
- 2300 calories (correct)
- 1500 calories
- 1800 calories
Women burn calories at a faster rate than men.
Women burn calories at a faster rate than men.
False (B)
What are amino acids important for?
What are amino acids important for?
They are important for building proteins, repairing body tissues, and making hormones.
One pound of body weight is equivalent to ___ calories.
One pound of body weight is equivalent to ___ calories.
Match the following nutrients with their primary roles in the body:
Match the following nutrients with their primary roles in the body:
Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth and repair?
Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth and repair?
Caloric intake must exceed caloric expenditure to lose weight.
Caloric intake must exceed caloric expenditure to lose weight.
What role does water play in the body?
What role does water play in the body?
___ are sugar molecules and serve as the body's main source of energy.
___ are sugar molecules and serve as the body's main source of energy.
What is the role of fiber in the body?
What is the role of fiber in the body?
Flashcards
Calories
Calories
The main amount of energy our bodies use from the food we eat. It's like the 'fuel' that keeps us going.
Nutrients
Nutrients
Essential nutrients that provide nourishment and help our bodies grow and function properly. Like building blocks for our body.
Amino Acids
Amino Acids
The building blocks of proteins, which are essential for strengthening and structuring our bodies. They help repair tissues and make hormones.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
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Sodium
Sodium
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Proteins
Proteins
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Cholesterol
Cholesterol
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Vitamins
Vitamins
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Minerals
Minerals
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Fiber
Fiber
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Study Notes
Calorie Burning Differences
- Men tend to burn more calories than women due to factors including larger size, more muscle mass, and greater height.
- Women's smaller size and body composition impact calorie expenditure.
Definitions
- Calories: Heat energy from food to raise body temperature.
- Nutrients: Substances in food that nourish and promote growth.
- Amino Acids: Building blocks of protein that repair and build body tissues, and create hormones.
- Carbohydrates: Sugar molecules, the body's main energy source.
- Sodium: Maintains fluid balance, but must be consumed in moderation.
- Proteins: Essential for building and repairing tissues.
- Fats: Energy source and crucial for fat-soluble vitamins.
- Vitamins: Essential for bodily chemical processes (water or fat-soluble).
- Minerals: Inorganic elements vital for bodily functions.
- Fiber: Crucial for digestion.
- Water: Makes up roughly 60% of the body and vital for all bodily functions. Carries nutrients.
- Cholesterol: A type of fat in all cells, helping in digestion, hormone production, and vitamin D development (contains lipids and proteins).
Energy Balance and Weight Management
- Gaining weight: Consuming more calories than burned.
- Losing weight: Consuming fewer calories than burned.
- Maintaining weight: Consuming an equal number of calories to those burned.
- 1 pound of weight gain or loss is equivalent to 3500 calories.
Daily Intake Recommendations
- Women: 1800 calories per day.
- Men: 2300 calories per day.
- Sodium: 1500 mg per day.
Food Groups and their Roles
- Fruits/Vegetables: Aid digestion.
- Proteins: Build and repair tissues.
- Dairy products: Support strong bones, teeth, and muscles.
- Fiber: Promotes healthy weight management and prevents constipation.
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