Carbs
Carbs are used for energy during both ------ and ----- exercise (What different types of exercise)
what are proteins made up of?
long chains of amino acids
How many calories does 1 gram of fat have?
9 calories
What are vitamins and do they provide energy?
Vitamins are organic (carbon-containing),
noncaloric micronutrients that are
essential for normal physiological function. No, vitamins do not provide energy.
carbohydrates are built from chains of -------
monosaccharides
bioavailability
Where is fat primarily stored?
It's found under your skin (subcutaneous fat), between your internal organs (visceral fat) and even in the inner cavities of bones (bone marrow adipose tissue).
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K
and they are often found in fat-containing
foods.
what type of saccharides make up complex carbohydrates?
Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides
how many amino acids cannot be made by the body?
nine
What is the difference between unsaturated vs saturated fat?
Saturated fats contain no double bonds between carbon atoms. They are also typically solid at room temperature. While unsaturated fat contain one double bond between carbon atoms and are typically liquid at room temperature.
What are the water-soluble vitamins?
The water-soluble vitamin are Thiamin,Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folate, Vitamins B6, B12 ,Biotin, and Vitamin C
what is the body's storage form of carbohydrates?
glycogen
Combining incomplete proteins to boost protein quality and obtain all the essential amino acids, is the definition of what term?
Complementary proteins
What is hydrogenation?
Process of converting an unsaturated fatty
acid to a saturated fatty acid by replacing
the double bonds with hydrogen. Typically results in trans fats.
A pregnant lady should supplement _____ over the course of her pregnancy because it helps with the development of the fetus.
Folate
where does carbohydrate digestion start?
in the mouth by salivary amylase
the state in which the body builds and creates new tissues is what?
anabolism
What is the AI linoleic acid?
17g for men and 12g for women
What are the trace minerals?
The trace minerals are Iron, Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Chromium, Copper.