Energy Sources Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
Capacity to do the work
2
Q
Kilo Calorie (kCal)
A
Heat necessary to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1 degree Celcius
3
Q
Energy is Needed For
A
- Mechanical movements
- Protein synthesis
- Storage of fuels
4
Q
Energy From Carbs
A
4 kCal/g
5
Q
Energy From Fat
A
9 kCal/g
6
Q
Energy From
A
4 kCal/g
7
Q
Work
A
Force * Distance
8
Q
Nutrition Provides
A
- Energy
2. Synthesizing and repairing cells
9
Q
Six Categories of Nutrients
A
- Carbs
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
10
Q
Vitamins
A
Organic and can be broken down by heat
11
Q
Minerals
A
Inorganic and cannot be broken down
12
Q
Vitamins and Minerals
A
Micronutrients
13
Q
Forms of Energy
A
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Heat
- Mechanical
- Food is chemical energy that gets converted into heat and mechanical energy by the body
14
Q
Carbs
A
- Rapid, readily available energy source
15
Q
Three Forms of Carbs
A
- Monosaccharides - Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
- Disaccharides - Maltose, Sucrose
- Polysaccharides - Starch, Cellulose, Glycogen
16
Q
Glycogenesis
A
Formation of glycogen from glucose
17
Q
Glycogenolysis
A
Break down of glycogen into glucose
18
Q
Glycogen
A
Stores in the liver and muscles
- 100 g in liver
400 g in muscles
19
Q
Uses of Carbs
A
- Energy for cellular metabolism
- Forms glycogen in the liver
- Converts to fats for later use