Midterm Flashcards
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Adequate intake
Recommended intake value based on an observed group of healthy people that are assumed to be adequate
EAR
Estimated average requirement
Daily nutrient intake value on half the healthy individuals or group according to life stage and gender
UL
Upper intake level
Highest intake that is to pose no risk ( ex: vitamins)
Disuse
Use it or lose it
Periodization
Macro 1 (6months)
Meso 6
Micro biweekly or weekly
Carbs
5-10g per kg of body weight
Proteins
.8
1.5-2.0g per kg of body weight
Fats
1-2g per kg of body weight
Calories per pound of body fat
3500
Weight in pounds to kg
Divide by 2.2
Carbs broken down into
Blood glucose > ATP
Glucose stored as
Glycogen (potential energy)
4 tasks in body that require energy
Chemical
Electrical
Mechanical
Transportation
Chemical
Storage (muscle and liver) of carbs into glycogen
Electrical
CNS > electrical signal (action potential)
Mechanical
Force production of muscle
Transportation
Blood vessels > O2
Triglycerides
Free fatty acids
4 energy concepts
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Endergonic reactions
Exergonic reactions
Potential energy
Stored energy
Glycogen and fats are used for energy
Kinetic energy
Potential energy as its released
Glucose to ATP
Endergonic reactions
Store energy
Glucose to glycogen
Useable to stored
Exergonic
Release energy
Taking stored and turning into usable ATP
Enzymes
Ase at end
Catalyst
To create or breakdown
ADP
After one phosphate breaks off
RDH
Recommended dietary allowance
Daily dietary intake sufficient to meet 97-98% of individuals
3 major lipids in human nutrition
Triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids
The fat that only contains 1 double bond between carbons
Monounsaturated fats
Example of food containing saturated fat
Butter
Solid at room temperature
Fish oil contains
Omega 3 polyunsaturated fats that are anti inflammatory
Type of fat with no nutritional benefits
Transfat
What happens to oil when it becomes hydrogenated?
Oils become more solid
Enzyme that stimulates the release of fatty acids from triglycerides in the blood uptake so adipose tissue can take place
Lipoprotein lapase
Lpl
Calories of fat per gram
9
When insulin levels are elevated fat storage is
Enhanced