BIOL 380 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Coronary Circulation, Grain, Mannitol
17 Jun 2016
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Importance of food: energy, heat, synthesis of biomolecules, need mineral for metabolic pathways and hydration. Protein is needed in our diet to maintain health. Nutrition goes hand in hand with physical activity. Disease can be cause by over nutrition ( diabetes, heart disease, hbp and obesity) under (pellagra, scurvy, deficiencies) or malnutrition (otheoporosis, arthritis and shit) Nutrients: chemicals in our food used for grown and health. Organic nutrients: contain carbon (carbs, lipids, protein and vitamins) Inorganic nutrients: do not contain carbon: minerals and water. Macronutrients: required in large amounts (carbs, lipids and proteins), provide energy. 1 carbs: primary fuel source (neurologic functioning and physical exercise), composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, found in grains (wild rice, wheat, veggies, fruits, legumes (lentils, beans, peas), nuts and milk products. 2fats and oils hydrophobic, includes triglycerides, phospholipis and sterols. Main energy source at rest or low to moderate exercise. Not the primary energy source, regulate metabolism, maintain bone, repair, repair damages.
