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To gain or loss 1 lb. requires that approx...
3,500 cal be consumed or burned
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"Building Blocks" of the body
Proteins
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All proteins are composed of...
Amino Acids
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Out of all the amino acids, our body can produce all but...
9
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The nine amino acids our body can't produce are known as...
The essential amino acids
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Each gram of protein yields ___ calories in the process of metabolism
4
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The normal daily intake of protein for adults should be ___ g per kg (2.2lb) of body weight or ____% of total caloric intake
0.8, 12
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Each gram of fat yields ___ calories
9
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Adults over the age of 30 should have a serum cholesterol level of less than...
200 mg/dl
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Less than ___% of our calories per day should come from fat
30
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Saturated fat intake should be no more than __% of caloric intake
10
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Should make up approx 50% of one's total caloric intake
Complex carbs
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Each gram of carbs yields approx ___ calories
4
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Vitamin involved w/ formation and maint. of healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes
Vitamin A
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Vitamin required for formation of healthy bones & teeth
Vitamin D
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Vitamin that prevents breakdown of body tissues
Vitamin E
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Vitamin that promotes normal clotting of blood & helps maintain normal liver function
Vitamin K
-
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Vitamin necessary for normal growth & cell activity and is important in maint. blood vessel strength
Vitamin C
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# of servings for breads, pastas, cereal & rice group
6-11
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# of servings vegetable group
3-5
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# of servings fruit group
2-4
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# of servings Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs & nuts group
2-3
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# of servings Dairy group
2-3
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NAVPERS 15602
Navy Nutrition & Weight Control Guide
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