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4 metabolic pathways

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anabolic, synthetic, catabolic, decomposition

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plant carbohydrates

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monosaccharides: glucose, fructose
disaccharides: sucrose (glucose+fructose)
polysaccharide: amylose (starch)

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animal carbohydrates

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monosaccharides: galactose, glucose
disaccharides: lactose (galactose+glucose)
polysaccharide: glycogen

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4
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where is glycogen stored

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in the muscles and liver

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5
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what is oxidized as a source of energy in cellular respiration

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carbohydrates

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6
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carbohydrates are stored as what in the liver and muscles

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glycogen

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7
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what is used as digestive bulk (fiber)

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cellulose

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8
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% of daily caloric intake for carbohydrates

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45-65%

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9
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carbohydrates are essential for what processes

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  1. nucleic acid synthesis
  2. to avoid fat and protein breakdown
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10
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where are triglycerides found

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meat, eggs, whole milk, lard, tallow, plant oils

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11
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where are phospholipids found

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lecithin, soybeans

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12
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sources of cholesterol

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egg yolk, milk, cheese, meats

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13
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what do lipids do in the metabolism

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  1. control circulation of fats by lipoproteins
  2. synthesizes cholesterol
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what can lipids not do in the metabolism

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synthesize linoleic acid (essential fatty acid)

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15
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what do adipose tissues do

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  1. store triglycerides
  2. release fatty acids and glycerol into the blood when metabolized
  3. insulate body from heat loss
  4. may cause HTN from deposits in blood vessels
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16
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daily caloric intake of lipids

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less than 30%

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17
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examples of linoleic acid

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  1. corn oil
  2. cottonseed oil
  3. soy oil
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18
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sources of protein

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obvious ones plus grains, and legumes

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19
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the 8 essential amino acids

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iso
leu
met
phe
thr
try
lys
val

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20
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the two extra essential amino acids for kids

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arg
his

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21
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complete proteins

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easy

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incomplete proteins

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cell structural proteins

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actin
myosin
collagen
keratin

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proteins are used for…

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  1. enzymes
  2. hemoglobin
  3. protein hormones
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protein % of daily calories
10%
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recommended daily intake of protein in grams
0.8g/kg/day for adults additional 20g/day for nursing moms
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kwashiorkor
leads to edema and enlarged liver
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1 calorie
the amount of heat required to raise 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius
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1 calorie =? joules
4.18 joules
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BMR
basal metabolic rate - amount of energy used when awake and at rest
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avg. BMR = ? calories per hour per kg of body weight
1
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energy balance
when caloric intake of food is equal to the caloric output
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how many extra calories makes you gain 1 pound
3,500
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B1
- thiamine - def. causes beriberi
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B2
- riboflavin - component of FAD in cellular respiration
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B3
- niacin - AKA nicotinic acid - def. causes pellagra
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B5
- pantothenic acid - part of coenzyme A - essential for beginning of citric acid cycle
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B6
- pyridoxine - can act as coenzymes
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B7
- biotin - used to make nitro bases A and G
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B9
- folic acid - AKA folacin - used to synthesize DNA - def. causes neuro tube defects and megablast anemia
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the B vitamin important during pregnancy
B9 folic acid
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B12
- cyanocobalamin - requires cobalt - def. causes pernicious anemia
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vitamin C is also called
ascorbic acid
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vitamin C important for
collagen production
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vitamin C def.
scurvy
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major minerals make up what % of body weight
4%
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mineral used in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission
calcium
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daily intake of calcium
1,000-1,200 mg
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mineral found in meats, cheese, and nuts
phosphorus
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phosphorus is used in ...
DNA, ATP, and phospholipids
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daily intake of phosphorus
700mh
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other major minerals
k, S, Na, Cl, Mg
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trace elements
iron- hemoglobin and myoglobin iodine- used to make thyroid hormone cobalt- part of B12
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two things that increase iron intake
eating liver and cooking on cast iron

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