What is the RDA of protein and how many calories does protein provide for engery? {Ans: -0.8/kg -46g/day for women -56g/day for men protein provides 4 cal/g of energy}What are the 3 types of proteins? {Ans: Protein is provided by plant and animal sources *Complete proteins:* animal source; contains all 9 essential amino acids *Incomplete proteins:* plant sources (grains, nuts, legumes, veggies, fruit) *Complementary proteins:* foods sources that when eaten together provide all 9 essential amino acids}What are lipids and in what sources are they found? {Ans: "fat" is an essential nutrient for the body that serves as a form of energy and supplies important tissue needs -dark meat, poultry skin, dairy foods, added oils (margarine, butter, shortening, oils, lard)}Lipoproteins {Ans: VLDL carry triglycerides to tissue LDL carry cholesterol to tissue HDL removes excess cholesterol from tissue "good" cholesterol}how many calories should come from fat? {Ans: no more than 20%-30% (only <10% for saturated fats) 9 cal/kg}Cholesterol {Ans: "sterols" necessary for cell membrane stability and production of certain hormones and bile salts for digestion -if consumed in excess, it builds up in tissue causing congestion and increased risk for CVD}Which are all of the