Macromolecules
This pentagonal monomer is commonly found in fruits
What is Fructose
This micro nutrient is commonly found in Citrus fruits, and used to help prevent scurvy.
What is Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
A diet that provides all nutrients in the right amount to maintain health and prevent nutrient excess is called what?
What is a Balanced Diet
The place in the cell where most anaerobic energy production takes place.
What is the Cytoplasm (Cell Body)
Secreted from beta-cells, this hormone is usually active after consuming carbohydrates.
What is Insulin
The simplest category of carbohydrate that is made up of one molecule and easily absorbed by the body.
What is a monomer.
This micronutrient can turn your skin orange if you spend too much time eating carrots.
What is (Beta)-Carotene
Someone who doesn't eat meat, but does partake in the consumption of dairy and eggs.
What is a Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian
The end product of Glycosis
What is Pyruvic Acid
Glucagon is used to stimulate this process, usually occurring after no food has been consumed for a prolonged period or with exercise.
What is Glycogenolysis
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Commonly found in whole grains and legumes, this nutrient helps with digestion efficiency.
What is Fiber
When an individual voluntarily does not consume food or beverage for a specific period of time, usually due to personally beliefs.
What is Fasting
This process is the constructive phase of metabolism where smaller molecules are converted to larger ones.
What is Anabolism
A stress based hormone that assists in the synthesis of glycogen.
What is Cortisol
Stored in the liver and muscles, this long chain polysaccharide is essential to intermediate energy expenditure.
What is Glycogen
The most abundant mineral in the body, stored in the sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscles as well as bones.
What is Calcium
When an individual doesn't have access to food in terms of proper quantity or quality to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What is Food Insecurity.
The process of Lactate, amino acids, and glycerol being converted into Glucose
What is Gluconeogenesis
This fight or flight hormone helps release glucose into the bloodstream from the liver.
What is Adrenaline/Epinephrine
Commonly found in soybeans and corn oil, Linoleic acid also goes by this name.
What is a polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)
Iron binds to this kind of cell, usually for oxygen transport.
What is Hemoglobin
Far removed from grocery stores, these areas provide little access to affordable/nutritional foods.
What are Food Deserts
The process in which energy is yielded from fatty acids.
What is Beta-Oxidation
Eating a proper diet is important for growth hormone use, which is produced by this gland.
What is the Pituitary Gland
Found commonly in pre-workouts and protein supplements, BCAA's stand for what molecules?
What is Valine, Isoleucine, and Leucine
Found in liver and leafy greens, this vitamin is essential for assistance with blood clotting and bone health.
What is Vitamin K
This diet was developed to stop hypertension and promote the consumption of large quantities of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
What is the DASH diet
Usually only active for a maximum of 20 seconds, this energy system takes advantage of this molecule for quick ATP production.
What is Creatine Phosphate
This type of insulin insensitivity only occurs during pregnancy.
What is Gestational Diabetes
The base structure and function of an amino acid is influence by what?
What is the R group
This trace element is commonly found in seafood like clams and mussels, but also helps regulate our metabolism.
What is Iodine
What is Sarcopenia
Before entering the Kreb cycle, Pyruvate is converted into this molecule compound.
What is Acetyl- CoA
This hormone regulates our sense of hunger, which can be managed with proper dieting.
What is Ghrelin