ch 26 nutrition Flashcards
What is nutrition?
–The source of fuel that provides energy for all biological work
–The source of raw materials for replacement of worn-out biomolecules and cells
what is metabolism?
Sum of anabolism and catabolism
Gain weight if
–if intake exceeds output
–Lose weight
if output exceeds intake
Determining factor in weight
Bodies energy balance
If energy intake and output are equal, body weight is stable
What percentage of body wieght is hereditary?
30-50%
Two types of appetite regulators
Short -term and Long-term
Name the short term regulators
- ghrelin
- Peptide YY
- cholecystokinin (CKK)
Properties of ghrelin
- Secreted from parietal cells in fundus of empty stomach
- Produces sensation of hunger
- Ghrelin secretion ceases within an hour of eating
Peptide YY (PYY)
What is the effect of Cholecystokinin (CCK) on digestive system
acts as a signal to stop eating
Main function of short term regulators
–Mechanisms work over periods of minutes to hours
–Makes one feel hungry and begin eating
–Makes one feel satiated and end a meal
Main function of long term appetite regulators
govern caloric intake and energy expenditure over periods of weeks to years
Name the Long term appetite regulators
Leptin
Insulin
Role of Leptin
Informs brain on how much body fat we have
Role of insulin in appetite
- Stimulates glucose and amino acid uptake
- Promotes glycogen and fat synthesis
Which are the two neural networks involved in hunger?
Neuropeptide Y group
Melanocortin group
What is the umbrella term for the chemical signals from the gastrointestinal tract to the brain
Gut-brain peptides
What is the function of neuropeptide Y
Potent appetite stimulant
What is the function of melanocortin
inhibits eating
Which appetite regulators stimulate neuropeptide Y?
Ghrelin
Which appetite regulators inhibit neuropeptide Y?
Insulin
PYY
Leptin
Which appetite regulator stimulates melanocortin?
Leptin
What nuvleus of the hypothalamys has receptors for all 5 chemical signals?
Arcuate nucleus
What effect does gastric peristalsis have on hunger?
It stimulates hunger
Appetite is breifly satisfied by which physical signals
- Chewing and swallowing
- Stomach filling
Which type of food does the neurotransmitter epinephrine stimulate desire for?
–carbohydrates
Which type of food does the neurotransmitter Galanin stimulate desire for?
Fats
Which type of food does the neurotransmitter endorphons stimulate desire for?
Proteins
What is defined as obese?
weight more than 20% above recommended norm for one’s age, sex, and height
What is the optimal range for BMI?
20-25
What is the formula for BMI?
–BMI = W/H2 (W = weight in kg; H = height in meters)
Effects of obesity
increased risk of
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
- diabetes mellitus
- joint pain,
- kidney stones
- gallstones
- cancer of uterus, breast, and prostate
- sleep apnea
How many calories is a kilocalorie?
1000
How many kcal do Carbs and proteins yield?
4 kcal
How many kcal do fats yield?
9kcal/g
What type of calories are sugar and alcohol?
‘empty’
What is One calorie?
amount of heat required to raise temperature of 1 g of water 1°C
What is a nutrient?
any ingested chemical used for growth, repair, or maintenance of the body
What are the six classes of nutrients?
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
What are macronutrients?
nutrients that must be consumed in relatively large quantities
Which are the macronutrients?
Water, Carbohydrates, Lipids, proteins
What are Micronutrients?
Which are the micronutrients?
Vitamins and minerals
What are Essential nutrients?
Nutrients that cannot be synthesized in body
How many grams of carbohydrates does a well nourished adult body have?
440g
How do sugars function in the body?
As structural components of molecules in the body
As fuel
What is hypoglycemia?
Deficiency of blood glucose
What is the Blood glucose concentration?
A carefully regulated interplay of insulin and glucagon
How does Carbohydrate intake influence the metabolism of other nutrients?
–Fats used as fuel when glucose and glycogen levels are low
–Excess carbohydrates are converted to fat
What are the three principle forms of dietary carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Name the monosaccharides
–glucose, galactose, fructose
Name the Disaccharides
sucrose (table sugar), maltose, lactose
Name the Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates)
starch, glycogen, and cellulose
What is the Glycemic index (GI)
effect of a dietary carbohydrate on blood glucose level
What is the effect of high-GI carbohydrates?
stimulate a high insulin demand and raise the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus
What are the two types of fiber?
Water soluble fiber
Water in-soluble fiber
Name the dietary fibers
Cellulose, pectin, gums, and lignins
•Well-nourished adult meets what percentage of resting energy needs from fat
80%-90%
Which are the fat soluble vitamins?
A,D,E,K
What are the other functions of lipids?
–Structural
–Chemical precursors
–Important protective and insulating functions
Which fats have structural functions?
Phospholipids and cholesterol
Which fats are chemical precursors?
- Cholesterol
- Thromboplastin
- Fatty acids
Main sources of dietary fats
Saturated fats
unsaturated fats
cholesterol
Why are lipids an important part of the diet?
–Must be transported to all cells of the body
–Are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in blood plasma
What is the function of Lipoprotein complexes?
transport lipids in plasma