Module 2 Summary Flashcards
Fats are digested as what?
Because they are made up of what?
Triglycerides
Three fatty acids
Triglycerides are fatty acids bound to a ?
Glycerol backbone
Which of the following are taken to the liver and stored as glycogen or use them up or taken to the blood
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Carbs and protein
Fats enter the blood as ?
Chylomicrons
Blood glucose and amino acid levels are controlled by what 2 things?
Insulin and glucagon
What is the recommended fat intake percentage
Less than <35% of total calories looks like an L for less than
What amount of the following in percentage makes up the 35 fat intake
Monounsaturated 13% Saturated 11% Polyunsaturated 6.5% Trans fats 2% Omega 3 0.6%
List Macronutrients
Protein
Carb
Fat
Alcohol
Micronutrients are what
Vitamin and minerals
How many calories do protein and carb have per gram
4
This is an average
How many calories does fat have per grams
9
This is a average
How many calories does alcohol have per gram
7
This is an average
How does an enzyme break up a macronutrient
It binds through the structure by breaking the bond between the two blocks and ends up a free amino acid
What is the main place for nutrient absorption and digestion
The small intestine (the duodenum)
Explain three of dietary protein functions within the body
To build and maintain skeletal muscle,synthesise enzymes
Build white cells