Chapter 4(Part 2) Flashcards
What type of diffusion do through glucose and galactose go through?
facilitated diffusion which requires a carrier
When is lactase activity the highest?
- immediately after birth
- declines with age
Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
- not enough lactase which means lactose is not digested
- which attracts H20
- causing bloating, abdominal distention, gas, diarrhea
Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance
80% - Southeast Asians and Native Americans
75%-African-Americans
70%- Mediterranean people
50%-Hispanic
20%-Caucasians
10%- Northern Europeans
30-50 million in the U.S.
How to lactose intolerance?
- manage dairy consumption
- many consume 6 grams
- increase milk products gradually, take with other foods, or spread out
What kind of products improve lactose intolerance?
-fermented milk products( yogurt, kefir(fermented milk)
What does eating fermented mil products not mean?
-reappearance of a missing enzyme
Why are hard cheeses tolerable?
- because most of the lactose is removed
- lactose declines as cheese ages
Potential Nutrient Deficiencies for Lactose Intolerance
- riboflavin
- Vitamin D
- calcium
Lactose Sources
-breads
-cereals
-breakfast drinks
-salad dressings
-cake mixes
medications
What stores 1/3 of glycogen?
liver
What process happens after meals?
- blood sugar goes up
- condensation links excess glucose into glycogen
What process happens in between meals?
- blood goes down
- hydrolysis breakdown of glycogen for release of glucose when needed
What stores 2/3 of the glycogen?
muscles
What is the preferred source for glucose?
- brain nerve cells
- developing red blood cells
How long do supplies of glucose last?
-lasts 1/2 day during rest
few hours with activity
What can fat not be converted to?
-glucose
Gluconeogenesis
conversion of protein to glucose
What prevents PRO use of energy?
-only adequate dietary CHO intake
Protein Sparing Action of Cho
is providing energy that allows protein to be used for main purposes