105 Flashcards
A normally active 30-year-old man needs approximately ________ grams of protein per ________ of body weight.
.8
kg
The following are involved in fat digestion:
Bile
Lecithin
Lipase
Carbohydrates provide quick energy because they:
- Are a primary food source for producing ATP
- Convert to glucose
Excess of dietary sugar is converted to:
Triglycerides
note: Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your fat cells. Later, hormones release triglycerides for energy between meals. If you regularly eat more calories than you burn, particularly “easy” calories like carbohydrates and fats, you may have high triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia).
Fat digestion happens in the following place/s:
Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine
Fats are particularly critical to the ______ because they comprise approximately 60% of its tissues.
Brain
Free radical damage to fats is often referred to as:
Oxidation and rancidity
Protein is a constituent of:
- Hormones
- Red blood cells
- Immune system
- Enzymes
- Neurotransmitters
Protein requirements may vary depending on:
- Genetics
- HCl level
- Toxic exposures
- Activity level
Refined carbohydrates are missing their bran and germ that contain:
- Fiber
- Linolenic acid
- B vitamins
- Protein
- Minerals
The following food combinations can provide complete protein: (list 4 combos)
- Legumes and grains
- Beans with seeds
- Dairy and grains
- Beans with nuts
The following foods are examples of prebiotics:
Artichoke
Onion
Legumes
The following products are the examples of healthy sweeteners:
Dates
Maple
Insoluble fiber provides no calorie
T/F
T
Soluble fiber is a source of short chain fatty acids
T/F
T
