KIN 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Lipoprotein, Oatmeal, Low-Density Lipoprotein
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Energy comes from digested and absorbed nutrients (and oxygen), which are delivered by cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. Satisfy body needs: carbohydrates, proteins and fats have calories and provide energy, energy for muscle contraction, conduction of nerve impulses, growth, formation of new tissue and tissue repair, regulate metabolism, reproduction. 1kg of water to 1 degree celsius person) Disaccharide = sucrose, maltose, lactose: complex cho. Polysaccharide = glycogen and starches (fruits, vegetables, grains) Major source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Should have high nutrient density (good cho) Broken down to glucose (stored as glycogen) Excess stored as adipose tissue: cho contains 4 calories per gram, most efficient fuel for muscles (preferred fuel, stored as muscle and liver glycogen, cho stores can deplete quickly, glycemic index- fibre is a contributor to whether. Table sugar, honey, refined cereals, white bread, baked potatoes. Beans, lentils, fruits (apple, peach, grapefruit: fibre (fruit, legumes, oats, barley, wheat, grains, vegetables, whole grain foods):
