Lecture 1 - Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Linolenic acid
A
18:3, ^9, 12, 15 (gamma-3 precursor)
2
Q
Linoleic acid
A
18:2 ^9, 12 (gamma-6 precursor)
3
Q
What is arachidonic used to make?
A
Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes
4
Q
What are the essential amino acids?
A
Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Histidine, Methionine Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine (ILKHMFTWV)
5
Q
What are the conditional amino acids?
A
Tyrosine, cysteine, arginine (CRY)
6
Q
What factors influence BMR?
A
1) Lean body mass
2) Body surface area
3) Age
4) Gender
(LBAG)
