Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Sugars |
Major fuels for cellular energy needs |
Energy needs |
|
|
Sugars, organic acids, amino acids, and nucleic acids |
Building blocks of the larger components of the cells and tissues |
Nucleic acids |
|
|
BMR or RMR |
Amount of energy expended to support ongoing work of the body's cells |
Energy expended |
|
|
Metabolism |
Building up or breaking down of essential components which provide energy to exist |
Anabolism/catabolism |
|
|
Carbohydrates |
Help regulate protein and fat metabolism |
|
|
|
Total carb caloric intake |
45-65% |
|
|
|
Fats |
Require carbs for breakdown in the liver |
|
|
|
4 calories |
1 gram of carbohydrate |
|
|
|
Lactose |
Glucose and galactose |
|
|
|
Total fat caloric intake |
20-35% |
|
|
|
Fats & Lipids |
Most concentrated source of energy in the diet |
|
|
|
Total protein caloric intake |
10-35% |
|
|
|
Amino acids |
Not all proteins have all the amino acids |
|
|
|
Branched chain amino acids |
Leucine, isoleucine, valine |
Valine |
|
|
4 calories |
1 gram of protein |
|
|
|
Vitamin C |
Greatly increases the absorption of iron |
|
|
|
Role of Potassium |
Production of energy, muscle contraction, beating of heart, synthesis of protein, nerve tranquilization, kidney function |
|
|
|
Dissaccharide |
Maltose, lactose, sucrose |
|
|
|
Recommended protein by weight |
.8 grams of protein |
|
|
|
Fat utilized at rest |
60% |
|
