______ Is Not An Essential Nutrient But Does Supply Energy.

Question: Essential nutrients are called essential because your body...

Answer: cannot manufacture them quickly enough to meet your physiological needs.

Question: What are the classes of essential nutrients that supply energy? (Choose every correct answer.)

Answer: fat
protein
carbohydrates

Question: Protein intake goals can be calculated by multiplying your body weight in pounds by...

Answer: 0.36

Question: What are two major roles of fat in the body?

Answer: protect organs
supply energy

Question: People need carbohydrates in their diets because carbohydrates...

Answer: supply energy to cells.

Question: _____ is not an essential nutrient but does supply energy.

Answer: Alcohol

Question: If you weigh 145 pounds, your protein intake goal should be about _____ grams per day.

Answer: 52

Question: Lipids are another name for...

Answer: fats.

Question: What does fiber in the diet do? (Choose every correct answer.)

Answer: provides bulk in feces
facilitates elimination

Question: True or false: Carbohydrates are used as fuel by the body during high-intensity exercise.

Answer: True.