Macronutrients Flashcards
Energy
capacity of a physical system to do work
energy in kilocalories and joules
kilocalories: 1 kg of H2O, 1 C
Joule: 1kg of a substance, 1 meter using a force of 1 newton (1kcal = 4.184 KJ)
Energy content of carbohydrate
4 kcal
Energy content of protein
4 kcal
Energy of lipid
9 kcal
Energy of alcohol
7 kcal
What are the macronutrients?
carbs
fat
protein
What are the main components of energy expenditure?
REE (resting energy expenditure)
TEF (thermic effect of food)
AEE (activity related energy expenditure)
Resting energy expenditure
accounts for more than 50-70% of total energy expenditure
- related to lean body mass
Thermic effect of food
accounts for about 10% of total energy expenditure
Activity related energy expenditure
represents 15-30% of total daily energy expenditure
- dependent on physical activity
What factors should be considered when determining energy needs?
- age
- activity
- gender
- body size/composition
- climate
- pregnancy/lactation
How do you measure resting metabolic rate?
indirect calorimetry or use formula
What is RMR influenced by?
lean body mass growth fever disease cold
What nutrition concerns should you be aware when selecting food for a diabetic?
carbohydrate intake amounts
What nutrition concerns should you be aware when selecting food for a vegetarian?
Adequate protein intake (and Vitamin B12)
What are the 3 monosaccharide simple sugars?
glucose
fructose
galactose
Sucrose contains which 2 simple sugars?
glucose, fructose
Lactose contains which 2 simple sugars?
glucose, galactose
Maltose contains which 2 simple sugars
glucose AND glucose
Where does carbohydrate digestion begin?
in mouth (enzymes)
The majority of carbohydrate absorption occurs in the _____?
jejunum
Roughly how much carbohydrate reserve is stored in the body? And where is it located?
1/2 day supply
in liver and muscle
What is the most readily available source of dietary energy?
carbohydrate
Carbohydrate function
- protein sparing (prevents use of proteins for energy)
- anti-ketogenic
- energy
RDI of carbohydrates
45-65% total caloric intake
Insoluble fiber
- doesn’t dissolve in body
- adds bulk and softness to stool
Soluble fiber
- dissolves in body into gummy/viscous substance
- binds to fatty substances and promotes their secretion as waste
Which fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol levels?
soluble
Group of fibers in insoluble fibers
cellulose
hemicellulose
lignin
found in plant walls
Group of fibers in soluble fibers
gums
mucilages
pectins
Insoluble fiber food sources
Bran cereal
celery
apple skin
Soluble fiber food sources
Oat bran cereal or oatmeal
banana
pear