PLN 203 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sexual Maturity, Pituitary Gland, Rotation Around A Fixed Axis

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Physiology
• Course: PLN 203
• Professor: Nick Bellissimo

Document Summary

Describe 3 key energy nutrients and reconstitution of atp within our bodies to produce energy. The 3 key energy nutrients that are used by our bodies are carbohydrates, proteins and fat. carbohydrates. 4 calories of energy for each gram of carbohydrate. Complex carbohydrates include cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and pasta. Necessary for the growth and repair of body tissue. 4 calories of energy for each gram of protein. Body breaks proteins down into amino acids. Complete proteins (foods containing twenty amino acids): meat, eggs, cheese, and milk. Incomplete proteins (limited amounts of amino acids): vegetable proteins. Insulate and protect vital parts of the body. 9 calories of energy for each gram of fat. Saturated fats are bad fats that have higher ldl (low density lipoprotein) Polyunsaturated fats are better because they have high concentration of hdl. Creatine phosphate is used to reconstitute atp after it"s broken down to release its energy.