Nutrition and Hormones
Diabetes
Macros
Influential People
Energy Systems
100

This hormone is responsible for the reduction of blood glucose levels, and it is released by what organ?

Insulin, pancreas

100

This organ is the reason for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Pancreas

100

The 3 macros are..

Carbs, Fats, Proteins

100

This man discovered the cause of cancer, he was awarded the nobel prize in 1931 for his work.

Dr. Otto Warburg 

100

What are the 3 main energy systems in the body

Phosphagen, glycolytic, and aerobic

200

When you are hungry, blood sugar is low.  This hormone gets released to help increase blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

200

This type of diabetes is vocally known as "insulin dependent" diabetes

Type 1

200

This macro helps rebuild tissues

Proteins

200

This man promoted the high fat diet in the mid 1960's and developed his own company 

Dr. Robert Atkins

200

Aerobic means in the presence of what

Oxygen

300

High levels of this hormone can be caused by stress.

Cortisol

300

Normal fasting blood glucose levels should be between the ranges of...

70-100mg/dL

300

Small amounts of this macro-nutrient will cause the body to start producing ketones

Carbohydrates

300

This man conducted the 22 country study to help find the prevalence of heart disease throughout the world. Later became the head of the AHA. 

Dr. Ancel Keys

300

Production of glucose from a non glucose source(this process is called what)

Gluconeogenesis 

400

Are "bound" hormones or "free" hormones more metabolically active?

Free: Free hormones are considered to be “active” hormones, in that they can enter into cells

400

Nerve damage that occurs due to restriction of blood vessels- occurs most in feet and hands is known as what?

Peripheral Neuropathy

400

C6H12O6 is the molecular makeup for which particular macro-nutrient when ingested?

Carbs(Glucose)
400

This herbalist from Honduras went up against the supreme court in the 80's and won his case claiming that he cured diseases such as cancer, blindness, and AIDS

Dr. Sebi 

400

Chemical formula for creating ATP is what?

ADP + Pi + "free" energy ----> ATP

500

This hormone is mainly responsible for overeating when stimulated too frequently, therefore not allowing a signal to notify the brain that the stomach and cells are full.  

Leptin

500

High blood sugar for prolonged periods of time can lead to this condition which can be toxic to the body

Ketoacidosis 

500

A "mesomorph" body macro ideal meal would have what percentages of carbs, fats, and proteins?

Carbs-40%

Proteins-30%

Fats-30%

500

This woman helped create my plate in the year 2008

Michelle Obama

500

Glycolysis produces how many ATP

2

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