Protein
This differentiates protein from carbohydrates & fat in molecular make-up
Nitrogen
After the body uses glucose as its main source of energy, it then uses this
Fat
The brain uses this as its more source of energy
glucose
Water's importance in vitality
transportation vehicle, medium for chemical reactions, lubricant/shock absorber, & temperature regulator
mouth
Calories in one gram of protein
4
Three types of fat
triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols
Stored in the liver & muscles
glycogen
Three main electrolytes
Potassium, Sodium & Chloride
small intestine
These are the building blocks of protein
Amino acids
Double bonds
unsaturated fatty acids
The majority of added sugars are found here
soft drinks
Thermoregulatory center
hypothalamus
The gallbladder's job
produces bile which helps digest fats
Protein's functions in the body
Enzymes, hormones & antibodies
Functions of fats in the body
storing energy, regulating & signaling, insulating & protecting, aiding absorption & increasing bioavailability
Fiber recommendations daily
25g females; 38g males
When blood volume is low, the kidneys secrete this enzyme
renin
Three basic functions of the stomach
storage, mechanically & chemically breakdown food; empty partially broken down food into the small intestine
Two pancreatic enzymes that digest protein
chymotrypsin & trypsin
Percentage of calories that should come from fat
20-35%
Functions of carbohydrates in the body
energy production, energy storage, building macromolecules, sparing protein, lipid metabolism
Life threatening condition occurs when the body temp is >105.1 degrees
Heat stroke
This organ is the checkpoint for amino acids
Liver