CH4
What do plants store glucose as?
starch
What are the 3 classes of lipids?
triglycerides
phospholipids
cholesterols (sterols)
What is the building block (basic component) of a protein?
amino acid
For each identify where CHEMICAL digetion takes place: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
carbs= saliva
proteins= stomach
lipids= small intestine
What are 2 health benefits of high fiber foods?
reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes,
improved gut health
promotes healthy body weight
What are 2 purposes of fat?
shock absorber/insulator
cell membrane component
transport
raw material
energy storage
What does it mean if a protein is high quality
it as enough of all essential amino acids
What is a whole grain?
a flour that uses ALL parts of the kernel
What digetive secretion helps breakdown fats and what organ produces it?
bile from the liver
What are 2 groups of peoples that likey can have negative side effects of taking amino acid supplements?
all women of childbearing age
pregnant or lactating women
infants, childen, adolescents
elderly
smokers
people on low protein diets
people with chronic or acute mental or physical illness
people with inborn errors that affect metabolism that effect the bodies ability to handle amino acids
What is typically the cause if type 1 diabetes? When does type 1 require insulin?
autoimmune disorder leading to little or no production of insulin
ALWAYS
A diet low in which type of fat and which type of cholesterol is recommended?
saturated fats
LDL cholesterols
Name 2 groups of peoples that it is recommended intake a higher DRI of proteins
infants
growing children
atheletes
Explain how high fiber helps lower blood cholesterol
fiber binds bile allowing less cholesterol to be absorbed leading to less bile production leading to less cholesterol absorbed...
What is a trans fat?
a unsaturated fat that has the properties of a saturated fat
Explain why it is dangerous for your body to start breaking down protein for energy
proteins are needed for the body to function so breaking them down reduces the functioning of cells
can lead to increased nitrogen levels in blood and ketoacidosis