Nutrition Lecture Flashcards
What percentage of a day’s calories should be saturated fats?
<10%
Do dietary lipoproteins contribute to heart disease and other maladies?
No
Which is not a function of protein?
Insulating barrier
Which chemical tells you that you are hungry?
Ghrelin
What does the term “essential” mean?
It isn’t made in the body
Which neurotransmitter is stimulated in the presence of starches and sugars?
Norepinephrine
Which is better (slower breakdown)?
Low glycemic index
Which fiber source is water-soluble?
Pectin
Which is the process of making glucose from glycerol and amino acids after fasting?
Gluconeogenesis
Which yields the most energy?
Aerobic respiration
Which is the process of breaking down glycogen into glucose?
Glycogenolysis
What compound is necessary to break down fat safely for the kidneys?
Oxaloacetic acid
Which is the “good” cholesterol?
HDL
Which vitamin is the source of NAD+ and FAD?
B’s
Which is the storage form for ATP?
Glycogen