Energy Sources Flashcards
(178 cards)
Energy
Capacity to do work (FxD)
Kilo Calorie
Heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1 degree Celsius
Six categories of nutrients
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
Vitamins
Micronutrient - Organic and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid
Minerals
Micronutrient - Inorganic and hold on to their chemical structure
Strong Bones
Combination of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, and phosphorus
Prevents birth defects
Take folic acid supplement early in pregnancy. Prevents brain/SC defect in offspring
Protect teeth
Fluoride
Forms of energy
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Heat
- Mechanical
Plants convert sunlight to what
Carbohydrates
Rapid, readily available source of energy
Carbohydrates
3 forms of carbohydrates
- monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
Monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
Disaccharides
maltose, sucrose
Polysaccharides
starch, cellulose, glycogen
Glycogenesis
Formation of glycogen from glucose
Glycogenolysis
breaking down of glycogen into glucose
what is the most useful simple carbohydrate
glucose
Where are simple carbohydrates found?
Foods that are refined and packaged, such as sugar, honey, milk, and fruit juices (quick energy)
Daily percent of calories from fat
20
Daily percent of calories from carbs
50
daily percent of calories from proteins
30
Kcal from carbs, fat, proteins
4 kcal/g
9 kcal/g
4 kcal/g
Do you produce lactic acid during ATP-PC system utilization?
No. because you are not using glucose at all