sac 1 unit 3 Flashcards
appetite - triggers
- Appetite can be triggered by the sight of appealing food, the aroma of food, or even talking about food.
The Physiology of Appetite
- An important hormone that plays a role in the body’s physiological response to appetite is ghrelin.
- This hormone is an appetite-enhancing hormone.
- Several organs release this hormone; however, it is mainly secreted by the stomach.
- People often say that their stomach is growling when they are hungry. This ‘growling’ occurs because the stomach is producing ghrelin.
The Conditioning of Appetite
learning what the symptoms means to you
what is appetite
the desire for food
what is conditioning
a behavioral process whereby a response becomes predictable and expected due to increased exposure
what is physiology
a branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts, the physical component
what is satiety
the feeling of fullness or satisfaction after eating food
sensory appreciation - simple definition
refers to how we use our senses to determine how we feel
factors that influence whether we eat
- hunger
- appetite
satiety - what is leptin
- fat cells release leptin when someone is satisfied
- the main role of leptin is to suppress appetite and hunger and control energy intake
- takes 20 minutes
foods that provide satiety
- The nutrients food contains and how food is processed determine how satisfying it will be, not the amount of kilojoules in the food.
- Filling foods are often high in protein, low in glycaemic index (GI), high in fibre and unprocessed.
foods high in protein
- Protein is the most filling macronutrient as it may supress the hormone ghrelin, which activates hunger.
Protein increases the levels of hormones that signal satiety: - Cholecystokinin is a gut hormone released after eating; it helps digestion and reduces appetite.
- Adiponectin is a molecule secreted mainly by the body’s fat cells.
eg of foods high in protein
- Lean meats, poultry, legumes and beans,
low GI foods
Carbohydrates with a low GI value (55 or less) keep you feeling full for longer because they are more slowly digested, absorbed, and metabolised
eg. breads and cereals, pasta, basmati
foods high in fibre
-Fibre provides bulk and helps you feel full for longer.
eg. fruits and vegetables, wholegrain foods,
foods that do not provide satiety
- While fats still provide some degree of satiation, protein and carbohydrates are better choices for longer-term satiety.
eg. lollies, chips. softdrink
what is the sensory appreciation of food
all senses
sound, texture, aroma, appearance, taste.
these contribute to a persons appetite and satiety.
what is appearance
we associate particular colors with certain flavors.
eg if a food is pink we associate it with a strawberry flavor.
what is sound
the sounds of foods being prepared, cooked, serve and eaten all help influence our preferences and sensory appreciation.
what is texture
when we look or touch we evaluate how it feels
mouthfeel is when food is placed in the mouth like the surface of the tongue.
what is aroma/smell
the a olfactory receptor cells in the nose detect aromas released from food and send messages about smells to the brain.
aroma and taste work together to produce flavor.
what is taste
taste and smell work in unison and the term we use tot describe flavor.
taste receptors in the mouth send messages to the brain that a particular flavour has been detected
Unami
a savory taste associated with ripe tomatoes, vegemite and cheese
5 tastes the tongue detects
- bitter
- salt
- sour
- sweet
- Unami
what is absorption
it occurs when nutrients pass through the small intestine lining
what is an accessory organ
it is an organ that assists other organs to function in a system
it releases chemicals that help to chemically digest food in the digestive system
what is chemical digestion
refers to the process whereby enzymes and acids, secreted during digestion, breaks chemicals binds that hold food together so it can be easily digested
what is enzymatic hydrolysis
used to describe the process where enzymes use water to break down bonds during digestion
what is the gastrointestinal tract
refers to the passage or tube in the digestive system that food passes through
what is macronutrient digestion
it occurs when the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food are broken down into smaller molecules as they pass through the gastro tract.
what is macronutrient utilization
refers to how the body uses the nutrients from food for energy , disease, prevention and everyday functioning.
mechanical digestion
is the process of the food being physically broken down and becoming ready for chemical digestion.
peristalsis
the term used to describe the wave like muscle contradictions that move food along the digestive system.
what are carbohydrates
glucose
what are fats
glycerol and fatty acids
what are proteins
amino acids
what are fermented foods
they are produced when bacteria breaks down carbohydrates in food into alcohol and acids.
eg. kimchi, kombucha