21-30 Flashcards
Many hormones are derived from what?
amino acids
RDAs for protein
46/grams for women; 56/grams for men per day
primary factor for increasing muscle protein synthesis to facilitate muscle recovery and growth
Leucine
The largest storage depots for glycogen
muscle and liver cells
represent 3 nutritionally important monosaccharides to humans
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
What are the parts of a kernel?
bran, germ, endosperm
process of breaking down the glycogen molecule into its individual glucose units for entry into energy pathways
glycogenolysis
Carbs are found in 3 distinct locations within the body
blood, liver, muscle
primary storage and transportable form of fats in the body, composes of 3 free fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone
triglycerides
Hormones that are responsible for preserving blood glucose
Insulin and Glucagon