Metabolism

Question 1

What is metabolism?

Answer 1

Chemical reactions that occur in a living organism.

Question 2

How much energy does 1g of carbohydrate provide?

Answer 2

4kcal

Question 3

How much energy does 1g of protein provide?

Answer 3

4kcal

Question 4

How much energy does 1g of lipid provide?

Answer 4

9kcal

Question 5

How much energy does 1g of alcohol provide?

Answer 5

7kcal

Question 6

What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

Answer 6

Amount of energy needed to keep the body alive in the rest state.

Question 7

Give the value for the ideal body weight protein per day for an adult.

Answer 7

0.8g/kg

Question 8

Which factors increase BMR?

Answer 8

High BMI 
Hyperthyroidism 
Pregnancy
Exercise 
Infection

Question 9

Which factors decrease BMR?

Answer 9

Age
Gender (females have lower BMR)
Hypothyroidism

Question 10

What are excess lipids stored as?

Answer 10

Triglycerides - 15kg

Question 11

What is excess glucose stored as?

Answer 11

Glycogen - 200g in liver, 150g in muscle

Question 12

How much protein is stored?

Answer 12

6kg

Question 13

Which molecule accounts for 30% of ATP production at rest?

Answer 13

Carbohydrate

Question 14

What % ATP production at rest do lipids account for?

Answer 14

70%