Blog

A small peach provides 15 grams of carbohydrates.  How many Calories (kcals) do the carbohydrates in the peach provide? Hints: 1. Macronutrient energy value Fat–9 kilocalories per gram Carbohydrates–4 kilocalories per gram Proteins–4 kilocalories per gram 2. How to calculate energy value of food To calculate the energy value of food, multiply the weight of a macronutrient in grams by the macronutrient energy value The above  video shows these calculations. The above Calculating Calories using Macronutrients through 2:22 shows the math necessary to complete the following problem.

Which of the following nutrient pairs are matched correctly?

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes __________.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Which components of the DRI identify the quantities of various micronutrients a person requires to optimize health, prevent deficiency diseases, and avoid consuming too much of any nutrient?

Scientific Method Focus Figure 1.10 In order to critically evaluate nutrition news and research, it is essential to understand the research process. This includes comprehension of the steps of the scientific method, the types of research that can be conducted, and how different study designs can affect the quality and applicability of research results. Review the focus figure and then complete the following activities.

Nutrition is defined as __________.

Marco is using the Internet to do research for a nutrition essay. Which TWO websites would be most likely to provide accurate information? (Choose two options)

Which nutrition related disease is the number one cause of death in Americans?

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) __________.

Place the marine resources into their appropriate category.