Energy Sources Flashcards
Energy
Capacity to do the work
kCalorie
Heat necessary to raise the
Temperature of 1 kg of water 1 deg C (if it is just calorie= 1 g of water 1 deg C)
Work
force x distance
What is energy needed for?
- Mechanical Movements
- Protein synthesis
- Storage of fuels
Carbohydrate
4kcal/gram
60%of calories
Fat
9kcal/gram
20% of calories
Protein
4kcal/gram
10-15% of calories
Six Categories of Nutrients
Carbohydrates, lipids,
Proteins, vitamins, mineral, and water
Forms of energy
Chemical
Electrical (signals)
Heat (muscle contraction)
Mechanical (body moves)
Forms of carbohydrates:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides:
Polysaccharides:
starch, cellulose, glycogen
Disaccharides
maltose, sucrose
Monosaccharides
glucose and fructose
Glycogenesis
formation of glycogen from glucose
Glycogenolysis
breaking down of glycogen into glucose
2 fats important for metabolism
fatty acid
triglyceride
Role of Lipid in the body
Energy source and reserve
Protection of vital organs
Thermal insulation
Vitamin carrier
Essential amino acids (9)
Must be ingested in food; cannot be synthesized
Nonessential amino acids
Can be synthesized by body
Catabolic reaction
breaking down of substrate into molecules
Anabolic reaction
forming of product from molecules
Aerobic Metabolism
Oxygen required
Generates energy, CO2, & water
When is aerobic metabolism used?
Most commonly involves carbohydrate & fat (60/40)
Used at rest & during long-duration, lower intensity activity
Anaerobic Metabolism
No oxygen required
Generates energy, CO2, & lactic acid
When in anaerobic metabolism used?
Major energy source during high-intensity, short-duration activity
Examples: sprinting & weight lifting
Energy source of anaerobic metabolism?
carbs