Lecture 12: H2O & Vitamins

Question 1

Why would someone lose weight quickly on a low-carb diet?

Answer 1

Extra glucose can be stored with the liver and muscles, but I can also be converted into fat. Therefore, consuming a low-carb diet would force the body to burn stored body fat in order to provide the body with energy. This leads to weight loss.

Question 2

Why does dehydration cause cardiovascular strain ?

Answer 2

Dehydration causes cardiovascular strain because the amount of blood circulating in the body decrease, which leads to an increase in the heart rate to provide the body with blood.

Question 3

Why is it bad that dehydration impairs sweat rate?

Answer 3

If the body is not able to properly cool down with sweat, then the individual’s internal temperature could potentially be affected. If the individual is not able to “cool down”, then their performance could be hindered.

Question 4

What are the two criteria for something to be classified as a vitamin?

Answer 4

1. The body is not able to synthesize enough the nutrient to maintain health
2. Prolonged absence of the nutrient produces deficiency symptoms

Question 5

Why do B-Vitamins contribute to energy production?

Answer 5

B enzymes contribute to energy production because they act as coenzymes and contribute to the processing of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins to generate energy. They also help process food that is consumed