ESS 3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nitrogen Balance, Amine, Fluid Balance
9 Feb 2018
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It also contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Macronutrients are essential nutrients that must be supplied through the diets, and it is needed in large amounts compared to micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. With the exception of water, supply energy (calories). Protein needs are relatively high during growth and development periods, such as infancy or during pregnancy. But for adults with a healthy body weight, the current recommended dietary allowance (rda) equates to 0. 8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (g/kg/d). 0. 8 g/kg of body weight for adults (body weight) divided by 2. 2 = body weight in kilograms. 70kg x 0. 8k/kg = 56g of protein/day. Most americans will exceed their rda for protein. The average protein intake for men is 100g vs 56g and women are 70g vs 46g. Roles of proteins in the body: growth, maintenance, and repair. Enzymes: the vast majority of chemical reactions that occur in the body are catalyzed by enzymes.
