KINE 4020 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Glycocalyx, Lactose Intolerance, Monosaccharide
23 Jan 2016
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Environmental economic status, religion, lifestyle, traditions. Health status restrictions, food intolerance, age, gender. Genetics taste sensitivity, preference for sweets, avoidance of bitter. Composition of the human body: made of 27 of the currently known 100 elements, 63% o, 18% c, 9% h, 3% n. 5: women have more fat which leads to less water because it is hydrophobic, carbohydrates are important because provide energy but don"t store a lot because they bring in a lot of water (1g glycogen has 3-4g water) Classes of nutrients: macro and micronutrients. Macro: needed in large amounts; carbs, protein, fat. Micro: needed in small amounts; vitamins and minerals: essential and non-essential nutrients. Essential: needs to be obtained through the diet because body cannot make it either at all or in adequate amounts. Non-essential: can be fully provided by endogenous synthesis: carbohydrates. Ratio of carbon to water is 1:1, literally means carbon with water".
