Lecture 15 Flashcards
1
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thermos effect of food
A
the energy needed to digest, absorb, transport, & metabolize
2
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what percent of our e intake is used to metabolize food
A
5-10%
3
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when you eat more kcal then u burn, extra energy is stored as
A
- TRIGLYCERIDE (stored in adipose)
- GLYCOGEN (in liver & muscles)
4
Q
adipocytes grown in size as
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as they accumulate more
5
Q
glycogen storage
A
- AA from protein 1st used to synthesize body protein
- carbs used to maintain blood glucose + build glycogen stores
- ## some fats used to meet needs
6
Q
determine how many k cal are needed by
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estimated energy requirements and DRI
7
Q
how is BMI measured
A
BMI = body weight (kg) / height (m)^2
8
Q
underweight BMI
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<18.5
9
Q
normal weight BMI
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18.5 - 24.9
10
Q
over weight
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25 - 29.9
11
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obese class 1 BMI
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30 - 34.9
12
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obese class 2
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35 - 39.9
13
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obese class 3
A
> 40
14
Q
viceral adipose tissue:
A
fat around organs
15
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subcutaneous adipose tissue
A
fat under the skin
