Ch 8 Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following would make a person better at oxidizing fat?
Having more mitochondria in their muscle
Food is composed of which three compounds?
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
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If someone specifically wanted to burn a lot of fat (not necessarily total calories), what type of exercise should they do?
Low- to moderate-intensity exercise for 30 to 60 minutes
Which nutrient has the highest thermic effect?
Protein
What is bioenergetics?
The study of the ways in which food is turned into energy
What are the components of ATP?
Adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups
What are triglycerides?
The stored form of fat
What are the end products of the electron transport chain?
ATP and water
Which of the following conditions would produce nutritional ketosis in the body?
A very low-carbohydrate diet
