Proteins Module 2 Flashcards
What are amino acids made up of
Nitrogen carbon hydrogen oxygen atoms
What is the function of enzymes
To breakdown macronutrients into smaller molecules so they can be absorbed through your digestive system into your body
How many electrons does a carbon have
4
How many electrons does a hydrogen have
1
What atoms are non metals and which process do they bond through
Carbon and hydrogen
Second process
Proteins are made up of smaller units called
Amino acids
Nucleus are made up of
Protons and neutrons
What determines how reactive an atom is
By how many Electrons it has
How many things can a hydrogen atom bond to
One
Protein is broken down into
Amino acids
Fats are broken down into
Fatty acids
Carbohydrates are broken down into
Simple sugars monosaccharides
How to calculate bmr for men and women
Body weight in kg x22 women
What is the standard rate of muscle gain for males per month in percentages
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
1 - 1.5%
- 5 - 1%
- 25 - 0.5%
In grams What is the average rate of gain of muscles for women per month
600g muscle per month first year
What percentage per month should women aim for in muscle gain
1% per month
Which of the following has a higher TEF
Carbs
Protein
Fats
Protein
Name one of the benefits of eating fats related to disease
Can effect lipid markers relating to lowering disease risk
Is saturated fat solid or liquid form?
Solid
Is un saturated fat solid or liquid ?
Liquid and irregular orientation
Fatty acids short chain has fewer than how many carbons?
6
Fatty acid medium chain has how many carbons tails?
6-12 carbons
A fatty acid chain classed as long has how many carbon tails?
13-21 carbons
A fatty acid chain which is very long has more than what number of carbons?
22 carbons
What does GLUT stand for
Glucose transporter proteins
What job do GLUTs do
They allow glucose to cross a cell
What components is your TDEE made up of
5
Rmr bmr eat neat tef
What is transition dieting
Move from calorie control deficit to maintenance
How many kcal does fat have per gram
9 calories
Proteins adapt what shape
3D
What does your body never run out of
Enzymes
What are actin and myosin
Proteins
What do myosin and actin allow you to do
Allow your muscles to make you move
What do amino acids lose when linked together
A molecule of water
DNA is formed out of two long strings to form a ?
Double helix
How do you calculate BMI?
Divide your weight in kg by your height in metres then divide by your weight again
Eating fat helps absorption of which key vitamins?
A D E K
How to work out your tdee once you have your bmr
X 1.55 for moderate exerciser then to lose weight reduce by 500 cals or approx 20%
The following make up a what?
Nitrogen carbon hydrogen oxygen atoms
Amino acid
Those looking to lose fat how many grams of protein approx should they consume
1.2 to 1.6grams per kilo of body weight
Those highly active in sports should consumer how much protein per day in grams
1.4 to 2 grams per kilo of body weight
