Nutrition and Hormones
This hormone is responsible for the reduction of blood glucose levels, and it is released by what organ?
Insulin, pancreas
This organ is the reason for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Pancreas
The 3 macros are..
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
This man discovered the cause of cancer, he was awarded the nobel prize in 1931 for his work.
Dr. Otto Warburg
What are the 3 main energy systems in the body
Phosphagen, glycolytic, and aerobic
When you are hungry, blood sugar is low. This hormone gets released to help increase blood glucose levels.
Glucagon
This type of diabetes is vocally known as "insulin dependent" diabetes
Type 1
This macro helps rebuild tissues
Proteins
This man promoted the high fat diet in the mid 1960's and developed his own company
Dr. Robert Atkins
Aerobic means in the presence of what
Oxygen
High levels of this hormone can be caused by stress.
Cortisol
Normal fasting blood glucose levels should be between the ranges of...
70-100mg/dL
Small amounts of this macro-nutrient will cause the body to start producing ketones
Carbohydrates
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
Production of glucose from a non glucose source(this process is called what)
Gluconeogenesis
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
Nerve damage that occurs due to restriction of blood vessels- occurs most in feet and hands is known as what?
Peripheral Neuropathy
C6H12O6 is the molecular makeup for which particular macro-nutrient when ingested?
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
Chemical formula for creating ATP is what?
ADP + Pi + "free" energy ----> ATP
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
High blood sugar for prolonged periods of time can lead to this condition which can be toxic to the body
Ketoacidosis
A "mesomorph" body macro ideal meal would have what percentages of carbs, fats, and proteins?
Carbs-40%
Proteins-30%
Fats-30%
This woman helped create my plate in the year 2008
Michelle Obama
Glycolysis produces how many ATP
2