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RDA (recommended dietary allowances) |
Recommendations for nutrients based on gender and age |
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DRI (dietary reference intakes) |
Revised version of RDA, 3 types of values: estimated average requirement, tolerable upper intake level, adequate intake level |
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3 vitamins that can be made in the body |
Vitamin k, biotin, vitamin d |
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Calories per gram for carbs, fats, protein |
4,9,4 |
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Fluid requirements before athletic event |
Minimum of 17 ounces 2-3 hours before excercise |
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Prehypertension |
Blood pressure greater than 120/80, but less than 140/90 |
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Hypertension |
Blood pressure greater than 140/90 |
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Hyponatremia |
Severely reduced blood sodium from over hydrating |
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Glycemic index |
Ranks carbs based on their blood glucose response |
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Glycemic load |
Factors in glycemic index and portion size of food |
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Fluoride |
Stimulates bone formation, and helps dental carries |
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Iodine |
Mineral, component of thyroxine, which control metabolism |
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Selenium |
Protects body tissue from oxidative damage |
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Chromium |
Involved in glucose metabolism and might increase effectiveness of insulin |
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Iron |
Important for hemoglobin formation and blood quality |
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Magnesium |
Maintain acid/alkine balance, helps metabolise things |
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Zinc |
Important to develop reproductive system, aids in healing |
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Vitamin b12 |
V. Aids in cell development, nervous system, and metabolising protein and fat |
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Choline |
V. Important for liver function |
