1: Energy Sources Flashcards
What are the 3 forms of carbohydrates?
- Monosaccharides 2. Disaccharides 3. Polysaccharides
What is maltose?
disaccharide
Where are simple carbohydrates found?
foods that are refined and packaged, such as sugar, honey, milk, and fruit juices
What is hydrolysis?
Breakdown of ATP (H+ ion formation)
Which system releases energy to resynthesize a few moles of ATP?
Anaerobic glycolysis
Which system utilizes the Krebs cycle and what is it?
Aerobic, removal of H atoms
What does endurance training do to IM glycogen?
Increases
What is the total moles of ATP available (max capacity) for the ATP-PC system?
0.7
What is the oxygen utilization of fat?
- 4 L * 23 moles = 515.2 L O2 = 130 ATP
- 96 L/mole ATP
At rest, ____ of ATP is derived from carbs and ____ is derived from fat?
33% from carbs, 66% from fat
What is metabolized during duration exercise?
triglycerides or carbohydrates
What is using oxygen utilized, CO2 produced, and their ration to calculate metabolic rate?
Indirect calorimetry
What is the maximal rate at which oxygen can be consumed?
Max VO2
1 mole of glucose breaks down into _______ of lactic acid?
180 gm
What is cellulose?
polysaccharide
What is an anabolic reaction?
forming of produce from molecules
What special about lactic acid?
It decreased production of useful energy, diminishing intensity or speed of activity)
What happens once the muscle activity is ceased during ATP-PC metabolism?
Once the muscle activity is ceased, the process is reversed and ATP is hydrolyzed to rebuild the muscle stores
Where does aerobic metabolism take place?
mitochondria
What do NAD and FAD produce in the mitochondria?
NAD produces 3 ATP and FAD produces 2 ATP
What is the oxygen utilization of glucose?
- 4 L O2 x 6 moles = 144.4 L O2 = 39 ATP
- 45L/mole of ATP
What is the moles of ATP/min for the ATP-PC system?
3.6
What does anaerobic metabolism involve?
carbohydrates
What is the chemical fuel used, speed, and relative ATP production of ATP-PC system?
Phosphocreatine, fastest, few/limited
What are some factors that affect resting energy use?
Sex, body temperature, stress, body surface area
What is fructose?
monosaccharide
Why are vitamins and minerals important?
-build bones -heal wounds -bolster immune system -convert food to energy -repair cellular damage
Utilization of energy is essential for all cellular activities and is needed for:
- Mechanical Movements 2. Protein Synthesis 3. Storage of Fuels
What 2 fats are important for metabolism?
fatty acids and triglycerides
What is the RQ of protein?
0.8
What are the atoms of carbohydrates?
C, H, O
Explain Anaerobic Glycolysis:
Glucose –> Lactic Acid + Energy
Energy + 3 ADP + Pi = 2 or 3 ATP
How long does it take to convert glycogen into lactic acid?
1-2 min
What is starch?
polysaccharide
What are the main forms of energy?
- Chemical - Electrical - Thermal (heat) - Mechanical
What are the energy yielding sources?
- Anaerobic metabolism 2. Aerobic metabolism 3. ATP-PC
What are the determinants of oxygen uptake?
- Pulmonary ventilation
- Diffusion of oxygen
- Cardiac performance
- Skeletal vascular bed
- Extraction of oxygen by contracting skeletal muscle
What type of metabolism is used for protein and fat metabolism?
Aerobic
What is glucogenolysis?
breaking down of glycogen into glucose
What is the most important energy molecule in cells?
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
What is the chemical fuel used, speed, and relative ATP production of Aerobic Glycolysis?
Glycogen/fats/proteins, slow, Many/unlimited
______ exceeds _____ during lactate threshold
production exceeds removal from blood
What is the Kreb’s Cycles important function?
the generation of electrons and ions for transfer to the respiratory chain by means of NAD and FAD
After the age of 25, VO2 max declines _________
9% / decade
What is metabolized during intensity exercise?
Carbohydrate and triglyceride metabolism
What is the onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA)?
exercise intensity at which a specific blood lactic acid concentration occurs
What amount of exercise could burn off the number of kcal in 1 banana?
Walking or running a mile
What is measuring heat production to determine metabolic rate?
Direct calorimetry
What is the RQ of fat?
0.7
What is the maximal exercise intensity?
100% carbs
When is anaerobic metabolism used?
High-intensity, short-duration activity
Which type of carbohydrate provides a stead release of energy into the body?
Complex
What are the calories listed on nutrition levels?
kilocalories
What happens to fat metabolism as energy level increase? (activity intensity increases)
Fat metabolism decreases… carbohydrate metabolism increases
What triggers the increase in fat metabolism?
Depletion of glycogen stores (hitting the wall)
What is the ultimate source of energy?
the sun
What are the 3 main functions of carbohydrates?
- Energy for cellular metabolism 2. Forms glycogen in the liver and muscles 3. Converts fat (triglycerides) for later use
_____ VO2 max when large muscle mass is involved
Higher
How long does hydrolysis take?
2-3 seconds
What are some enzyme adaptations associated with exercise of the ATP-PC system?
- increases in activity of major enzymes (creatine kinase) - faster regeneration of ATP - Increased performance of short-duration, high-power activities
What is glycogen?
polysaccharide
Fat should make up approximately what % of diet?
20%
What type of metabolism is the phosphagen system?
ATP-PC (anaerobic)
Explain how glycogen is converted to lactic acid.
Glycogen –> glucose –> pyruvic acid –> lactic acid
What is the chemical fuel used, speed, and relative ATP production of Anaerobic Glycolysis?
Glycogen (glucose), Fast, Few/limited
What is the RQ of carbohydrates?
1
What does proper nutrition consist of?
- Energy 2. Synthesizing and repairing cells
What does aerobic metabolism most commonly involve?
carbohydrates and fat (can also involve protein)
What are the roles of lipids in the body?
- Energy source and reserve 2. Protection of vital organs 3. Thermal insulation 4. Vitamin carrier
What is pyruvic acid broken down into during aerobic metabolism?
2 carbon acetyl group (Acetyl Co-A)
Protein should make up approximately what % of diet?
25%
What is the most useful and simple carbohydrate?
glucose
What affects IM glycogen in weight and sprint activities?
Length of training program, type of training
What are the ATP sources and their percentages during a 3 second sprint?
Lactic acid (10%) aerobic metabolism (3%) IM ATP (32%) IM PC (55%)
Energy comes from what 3 main things?
carbohydrates, fat, and protein
As exercise intensity increases, % of ATP from carbs _____.
Increases