NUR 326 Nutrition

NUR 326 Nutrition
1. The body's primary source of energy, 45-65% of the body's daily calories should come from
this source, one gram yields 4 calories
Answer
carbohydrates
2. Example of complex carbs
Answer
cereal grains, potatoes
legumes beans whole grains
3. Example ofsimple carbs
Answer
Fruit sugar
honey
4. Major source of energy for the body, it is recommended that 20-35% of body's daily
calories should come from this source. One gram yields 9 calo- ries.
Answer
fats
5. Another essential component of a well-balanced
diet that are obtained from both animal and plant sources and requires that 10-35% of daily
caloric needs should come from this source
Answer
protein
6. Examples of complete protein (4)
Answer
*Milk* Milk products
*eggs*
*fish*
*meat* poultry
7. Examples of incomplete protein
Answer
grains legumes
nuts& seeds
8. What are the two water soluble vitamins
Answer
Vitamin C B Complex