Domain I, Topic D, Nutrition and Supporting Sciences Flashcards
(540 cards)
Carbohydrates and protein provide _ calories / gram, fat provides _ calories / gram
4, 9
The brain uses ______ as an energy source unless the body is in starvation when it uses _____ bodies
glucose, ketone
_______ is stored as ________ in the muscles and liver
glucose, glycogen
________ is converted to _______ tissue when it isn’t used and stored as fat
glycogen, adipose
_______________ is the conversion of non carbohydrate sources into glucose (from glycerol an amino acids)
gluconeogenesis
___________ is the state of equilibrium of the internal environment of the body
homeostasis
_______ are proteins that are organic catalysts that control reactions
enzymes
________ are enzyme activators. Ex pantothenic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin
coenzymes
A _________ is a substance upon which an enzyme works
substrate
A ________ assists enzymes; often minerals
cofactor
________ are secretions from the endocrine gland
hormones
________ are chemical messengers that trigger enzymes
hormones
Thyroxine is a _______ that regulates metabolism and the rate of oxidation. It influences physical and mental growth and stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis; raises blood sugar
hormone
_________ is the synthesis of a substance; requires energy
anabolism
__________ is the breakdown of a substance; produces energy
catabolism
_____ _____ ___________ (TEE) is the sum of basal energy expenditure (BEE), the energy expended in physical activity (EEPA), and the thermic effect of food (TEF)
Total Energy Expenditure
_____ ______ ___________ (BEE) is the minimum amount of energy needed at rest in fasting (amount needed to carry out involuntary work of the body, activity of internal organs, internal temperature)
Basal Energy Expenditure
_____ ______ ___________ is affected by extremes in temperature (tropical climate 5 - 20% increase), caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine stimulate 7 - 15%
Basal Energy Expenditure
______ ________ in ________ ________ (EEPA) is highly variable. AKA ________ _____________ (AT)
Energy Expended in Physical Activity, Activity Thermogenesis
The _______ ______ of ____ (TEF) is the amount of energy needed to digest food, absorb and assimilate nutrients. Greater after the consumption of carbohydrate and protein rather than fat.
Thermic Effect of Food
_____ _________ ____ (BMR) is measured in the morning when reclining, awake, relaxed, at normal body temperature, at least 12 hours after last meal, and several hours after strenuous activity
Basal Metabolic Rate
Basal Metabolic Rate measures ______ consumed
oxygen
Basal Metabolic Rate is primarily affected by ___, ___, ____ composition, and __________ glands.
sex, age, body, endocrine
Basal Metabolic Rate is measured by _______ _____ ______ (PBI)
Protein Bound Iodine