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What is the calorie cost of 10 grams of fat?
What is the calorie cost of 10 grams of fat?
What is the equivalent of 10 ounces in grams?
What is the equivalent of 10 ounces in grams?
What is the daily water intake recommendation for males?
What is the daily water intake recommendation for males?
What is the correct term used to compare an individual's dietary habits to their personalized food plan?
What is the correct term used to compare an individual's dietary habits to their personalized food plan?
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What is the recommended percentage of daily calories that should come from fat, according to the Food and Nutrition Board?
What is the recommended percentage of daily calories that should come from fat, according to the Food and Nutrition Board?
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Flashcards
Caloric content of macronutrients
Caloric content of macronutrients
Carbohydrates and proteins yield 4 kcal per gram, while fat yields 9 kcal per gram.
Percentage calculation
Percentage calculation
To find what percentage x is of a number, divide x by the total and multiply by 100.
Healthy People 2030 goal
Healthy People 2030 goal
Aims for lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
Dysbiosis
Dysbiosis
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
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Study Notes
Conversions
- 1 ounce equals 28 grams.
Calculating Percentage of a Number
- To find what percentage x is of a number, divide x by 100 and then multiply by the number.
Calculating Calorie Costs
- Carbohydrates and protein provide 4 kilocalories per gram.
- Fat provides 9 kilocalories per gram.
Healthy People 2030
- One of the aims is to help people live healthier lives without preventable diseases.
Scientific Method
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies are the most rigorous type of controlled experiment. They reduce bias, allowing for more reliable results.
Peer Review
- A peer reviewer should be an expert in the research area but not involved in the study to prevent conflicts of interest.
Milk Types
- Skim milk is more nutritious than whole milk.
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins A and C, and phytochemicals, contributing to well-being.
Daily Food Intake
- Comparing your eating habits to personalized food plans is called daily food intake.
Probiotics
- Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, supporting a balanced gut microbiome and digestive health.
Dysbiosis
- An imbalance of good and bad gut microbes is called dysbiosis.
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
- Gut bacteria produce SCFAs from dietary fiber.
Gut Lining Cells and SCFAs
- Gut lining cells use SCFAs for energy.
Fat in Diet
- According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), 20-35% of calories should come from fat.
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Test your knowledge on essential nutrition concepts, including conversions of measurements, calorie content of macronutrients, and the importance of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet. Additionally, explore topics like the scientific method and peer review which play a crucial role in health research.
