Nutrition Basics
The 3 macronutrients are
Lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins
The majority of digestion and absorption occurs in the
Small intestine
4 food sources of carbohydrates
Bread, beans, pasta, fruit, vegetables, dairy, juice, soda, desserts
Mineral that is crucial for blood health
Iron
The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into ATP
Cellular respriation
Name all 6 classes of nutrients
Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
The two kinds of digestion
Chemical and mechanical digestion
Main source of energy for our bodies
Glucose
The inactive form of a vitamin that can be turned into an active form by the body
Provitamin
Primary site of metabolism
Liver
Nutrients that can not be made by the body and must be obtained by food
Essential nutrients
All absorbed nutrients are transported to the
Liver
The process of changing the shape and function of proteins
Denaturation
The vitamin important for vision
Vitamin A
The two hormones that regulate blood sugar
Insulin and glucagon
How many calories does a burrito have if it contains 35g of carbohydrates, 14g of protein, and 10g of fat
286 calories
Name at least 2 organs that CCK travels to
Pancreases, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, brain
Lipids are a problem when is comes to digestion because they are
hydrophobic, unable to dissolve in water
Micronutrients that are important for fluid balance, like sodium and potassium
Electrolytes
Name the 4 components of fitness
Cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, flexibility, and balance
List the AMDR's for each macronutrient
45-65% - carbohydrates
20-35% - fats
10-35% - proteins
Name at least 5 organs involved with digestion and absorption
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, gall bladder, pancreases, liver, large intestine
Two kinds of fat in our diets
Saturated and unsaturated
Name 3 micronutrients that are important for bone health
Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, floride, vitamin K
Describe what happens during gluconeogenesis
Synthesis of new glucose