nutr chapter one

• Energy yielding nutrients include carbs proteins and fats
• sugars starches and fibers are examples of carbs
• proteins are formed by the linking together of amino acids
• dietary sources of carbs are fruits grains and vegetables
• it is recommended to make 1/2 of your grains whole grains
• vitamin c and all the b vitamins are water soluble
• vitamins a, d, e, and k are fat soluble
• genes direct the growth development and maintenance of cells
• rda's evaluates current intake for a specific nutrient
• eer's use height weight age sex and physical activity to estimate energy needs
• if intake arises above the standard set by ul's the potential for adverse effects increases
• al's are used if there isn't enough research to establish an ear
• phytochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in plants that may provide health benefits
• zoochemicals are physiologically active compounds found in foods of animal origins that may provide health benefits
• phytosterols are found in soybeans, beans, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables
• flavanoids are found in citrus fruit, onions, apples, grapes, red wine, tea, chocolate, tomatoes
• alcohol proves 7 kcal
• Americans consume 16% proteins, 50% carbs, 33% fats
• americans consume too many calories, too much protein from animal sources, too many carbs from simple sugars, and too much fat from animals