Nutrients Flashcards
(30 cards)
ATP
adenosine
ribose
triphosphate - chemical energy in peptide bonds
ADP
adenosine
ribose
diphosphate
Carb stores (70kg man)
3-5g blood glucose
80-100g liver glycogen
300-400g muscle glycogen
Fat stores (70kg man)
3.5-14kg adipose tissue
200-500g muscle triglyceride
Why is ATP important during exercise?
success dependent upon abaility to provide energy for muscle contraction
ATP hydrolysis (ATP + H20 –> ADP + Pi + energy)
ATP resynthesis anaerobic
match rate of utilisation
fast
PCr + ADP + H+ –> Cr + ATP
Glucose + 2ADP + 2Pi –> 2 lactate + 2H2O + 2ATP
ATP resynthesis aerobic
Glucose + 6 O2 + 36 ADP –> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O +36 ATP
Palmitate + 23 O2 + 130 ADP –> 16 CO2 + 16 H2O +130 ATP
Fat metabolism equation
triglyceride – lipolysis – fatty acids –> B oxidation
Carb metabolism
Glycogen or glucose – glycolysis –> pyruvate (lactate) –> B oxidation
Protein metabolism
protein – proteolysis –> amino acids (NH3) –> keto acids –> B oxidation
Influence of exercise duration
after 2 hours of exercise, carb ingestion needed to maintain blood glucose and carb oxidation
Function of food
provision of energy
regulation of metabolism
promotion of growth and development
Macronutrients
present large amounts
carbs
fat
protein
water
Micronutrients
present small amount
vitamins
minerals
trace elements
Carbs function
60% of energy intake
fibre - health benefits
physical activity
CNS
Carb-rich food
sugars - fruit, sweets, honey, sport drinks
startches - cereal, pasta, rice, bread
fibre - whole-grain cereals and bread, oats
Carb molecule exampls
glucose
fructose
galactose
sucrose
amylose
amylopectin
Water
adult body = 60% water
2/3 in cells
1/3 extracellular
Water functions
nutrient transport
protection
temp regulation
biochem reactions
medium for reactions
Fat function
fuel source
protect vital organs
constitutes cell membrane
precursors of bile, hormones and steroids
20-35% energy intake
Fat-rich foods
fatty meats
fish
cheese
butter
avocado
nuts/seeds
chocoloate
Fatty acids
triglycerides most abundant
short, medium, long chain
saturated fatty acid (no double bond)
unsaturated fatty acid (double bond)
Protein
made up of amino acids
provide structure to all cells
metabolise many organs/tissues
regulators of synthesis of neurotransmitters, hormones, DNA and RNA
10% energy intake
Protein-rich food
complete - fish, poultary, eggs, beef, pork, dairy
incomplete - legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains veg