Energy Flashcards
In gluconeogenesis, glucose is made from these sources?
amino acids and glycerol
Vitamin that are also co enzymes
niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid
Functions of the Thyrorine hormone
- Regulates metabolism and rate of oxidation
- influences physical and mental growth
- stimulates liver glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis
- raises blood sugar
BEE
Basal Energy Expenditure
Factors that can stimulate BEE
- Caffeine
- Hot Climate
- Nicotine
- Alcohol
Tropical weather can increase BEE by this much
5-20%
TEF
thermic effect of food
TEF is great for these nutrients
CHO and PRO
Ideal conditions for measuring BMR
- Morning
- Relaxed
- Fasting
- Normal Body Temperature
What does BMR measure?
Oxygen Consumed
Women’s BMR is between _____ and _____ lower than men
5-10%
Which group of individuals have the highest BMR?
0-2 year olds
PBI
Protein Bound Iodine
Used to measure activity of the thyroid gland
Use to measure
For every 1 F rise in body temperature, there is an _____ increase in BMR
7 %
RMR
Resting Metabolic Rate
Energy measured after a short rest and a controlled intake of caffeine
10-20% within BMR