Exam 3 Flashcards
Protein
that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural
Amino Acids
Building blocks of protein
How many amino acids?
20
9 essentials
11 compensated by the body
Complete Protein
Protein that contains all nine of the essential amino acids
Incomplete Proteins
Proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids
Carbohydrates
simple forms such as sugars and in complex forms such as starches and fiber. The body breaks down most sugars and starches into glucose, a simple sugar that the body can use to feed its cells
What are the 2 types of Carbs?
Simple and Complex
Simple carbs (simple sugars)
Found in fruits, many vegetables and dairy, monosaccharides (glucose and fructose)
Disaccharide
Combinations of two monosaccharides (sucrose) found in milk products and maltose
Complex Carbohydrates
sucrose or starch, that consists of two or more monosaccharide units.
Where are complex carbohydrates found?
Grains, cereals, legumes and other vegetables
Starches
Make up the majority of complex carbs come from flour, bread, pasta, rice, corn, oats, barley, potatoes
Glycogen
Polysaccharide form in which glucose is stored in the liver and muscles
Fiber
“Bulk or roughage” the indigestible portion of plant foods that help move foods through the digestive system and softens stool by absorbing water
Number of protein?
4 cal/ 33%
Number of carbs?
4cal/ 33%
Number of Fats?
9cal/ 33%
Max Heart Rate
200BPM - age
Training 40-60%
Maximum (resting) heart rate
Between 60-100BPN
What’s the normal BMI?
18.5-24.9
What’s considered underweight?
12-18
What’s considered healthy?
18-24
What’s considered overweight?
25-29
What’s considered obese?
30-39
What’s considered extreme obese?
39-40
How much protein should guys and girls consume?
Guys- 2,000/2,500
Girls- 1,800/2,000
Divided by 5
How many calories should guys and girls consume?
Guys - 400cal
Girls - 500cal
What’s good blood pressure?
120/80
What helps good blood pressure?
Potassium
How to know total calories?
HDC - 60+
LCD - 100
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TC Less than 200-250