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Metabolic rate |
the rate at which the body converts stored energy into working energy |
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What is energy measured in? |
Joules or kilojoules |
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How much is one calorie in Joules? |
4180 Joules |
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Name the macronutrients. |
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins |
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Examples of carbohydrates |
sugars, starches, and cellulose |
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Examples of Fats |
Unsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat |
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Examples of Proteins |
Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans |
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What are carbohydrates made of? |
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
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What do carbohydrates provide? |
Ready source of glucose for cellular respiration |
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Carbs are a good source of......... |
Quick energy |
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Starches must be digested before..... |
They can be used by the body |
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Fat's basic structure |
3 triglyceride, 3 Carbon Glycerol molecule, 3 Fatty acids |
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Fats surround...... |
Vital organs and joints |
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What types of fat are liquid at room temperature? |
Unsaturated |
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What types of fat are solid at room temperature? |
Saturated |
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What does Protein provide? |
Structure within the body |
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What does protein make up? |
Critical parts of muscles, skin and internal organs |
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Proteins also are (blank) that are vital to cellular functions |
Enzymes |
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Other proteins are (blank) that are targets for hormones |
Markers |
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Proteins are built from a combination of......... |
20 amino acids, 8 of which must acquired through diet |
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Vitamins and Minerals are......... |
Micronutrients |
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Small quantities of micronutrients are often in........... |
Milligrams |
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Micronutrients are required for......... |
Maintaining health |
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Organic Compounds are........ |
Vitamins |
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Vitamins contain....... |
Atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen |
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Most vitamins act as....... |
co-enzymes |
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What groups do Vitamins fall into? |
Fat soluble and Water soluble |
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Examples of Vitamins |
Vitamin C, D, K |
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What does Vitamin C do? |
Forms an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels Heal wounds and form scar tissue Repair and maintain cartilage, bones, and teeth |
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Vitamin C deficiency results in....... |
Scurvy |
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Inorganic compounds are...... |
Minerals |
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Minerals are lost through..... |
Sweat and urine |
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Deficiency of Vitamin D, phosphorus or calcium |
Rickets |
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Plasma, liquid component of blood |
90% water |
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Water's functions |
Carries aways waste, cools the body (sweat), recommend 6-8 glasses/day |
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Basal Metabolic rate |
the amount of calories your body uses if you stay in bed all day |
