FIN 301 Study Guide - Final Guide: Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat, Nutrient Density
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Nutrition, healthy diet: nutrients, proper calories, variety, adequate fiber, avoid: excess fat, sugar, sodium, moderation. 6 nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, (fiber) subset of carb, but it doesn"t give us energy. Dietary sources of energy: calories density: protein: 4 calories per gram, carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram, fat: 9 calories per gram, alcohol: 7 calories per gram. Alcohol is not an essential nutrient but does supply energy. Nutrient density: high nutrient density: high in vitamins/minerals and few/moderate calories, low nutrient density: high in calories; low in vitamins/minerals. Energy source: made of 20 amino acids. Complete and incomplete proteins: complete: supply all 9 essential amino acids. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, soy: incomplete: supply some but not all essential amino acids. Recommended protein intake: adequate daily intake: 0. 8-1. 2 g/kg of body weight (weight divided by 2. 2, build more muscle: 1. 4-1. 6, <2, acceptable range: 10-35% of total daily calories.
