Question

The of RDA of protein for a 18 yr old female is ___________ as compared to 18 yr old pregnant which is  __________ (refer to the back of textbook cover page)

The AMDR for carbs is ________, for fats is ________ and proteins is ________

The macronutrients are ____________, ____________ and __________ since they are required

by body in __________ quantities. They provide ____________

The micronutrients are ____________, ____________ and __________ since they are required

by body in __________ quantities. They do not provide ____________ however have indirect

Answer 1

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(i) The RDA of protein for a 18 year old female is 45 .0 grams compared to 18 yr old pregnant which is 75 grams.
Explanation- Protein requirements vary from individual to individual.
-Usually there should be 15-30% of your food of protein.
-RDA RECOMMENDATIONS:
     15 - 18 year old males =55.2 gm
     15 – 18 year old female= 45.0 gm
      In pregnancy the mother would require 1, 7 and 23 g per day of extra proteins in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy respectively.

(ii) The AMDR for carbs is 45-65% , for fats is 20-35% and for proteins is 10-35%.
Explanation-AMDR(acceptable macronutrient distribution range)-
for carbs- 45-65%
for fats -20-35%
for protein -10-35%

(iii)The macronutrients are CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS and PROTEIN since they are required
by body in LARGE quantities. They provide ENERGY.

(iv)The micronutrients are IRON, COPPER, ZINC and FLUORIDE since they are required by body in SMALLER quantities. They do not provide ENERGY however have indirect effect.