Nutrition, Exam 4

What 3 nutrients supply energy?

What 3 nutrients regulate body process?

What is the energy required to carry on involuntary activites of the body at rest, and sustain metabolic activites of cells and tissues?

1 lb of body fat = how many calories?

...more easily and quickly digested than protein and fat, 90% intake is digested. % decreases as fiber increases...

All _______ are converted to glucose for t/p through the body or for use as energy

_____is transported from the GI tract, through the portal vein, to the liver. The liver stores_____ and regulates its entry into the blood

2 horomones responsible for keeping serum glucose levels constant through feasting and fasting

Is burned effeciently and completely and and does not leave a toxic product for the kidneys to excrete. * when supply exceeds demand, it is stored

If muscle or liver glycogen stores are deficient, glucose is converted to glycogen and stored.

Glycogen can be broken down in time of need to supply a ready source of glucose

When glycogen stores are adequate, the body converts excess glucose to _(nutrient)_ and stores is as ______ in the adipose tissue.

Vital component of every living cell. required for the formation of all body structures, inc. genes, enzymes, muscle, bone matrix, skin and blood (nutrient)

Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. what additive do amino acids carry?

9 amino acid are considered _____ because they cannot be made in the body, they must be obtained from the diet