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10/24/2012

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Term
LDL
Definition

-Circulate throughout body, making contents available to the cells of all tissues

-Cells take triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids to build new membranes, make hormones, and store for later use. 

Term
HDL
Definition
-Live makes to remove cholesterol from cells and carry it back to the liver for recycling or disposal.
Term

HDL vs. LDL

 

Definition

HDL= Healthy density lipoprotein

LDL= Less healthy density protein

Term
Difference between LDL and HDL:
Definition
Proportions and types of lipids and proteins within make the differences.
Term
Roles of Trigylcerides:
Definition

-Fat provides more than twice the energy of carbs and protein

-Body fat stores have unlimited capacity, thanks to the adipose tissue which takes up and stores triglycerides.

Term
Obesity
Definition
Increases release of adipokine that promotes inflammation and insulin resistance. Leads to heart disease and diabetes.
Term
Essential Fatty Acids:
Definition

-Fatty acids needed by the body but not made by it in amounts sufficient to meet psychological needs.

 

Term
-Linoleic Acid:
Definition
-Omega 6, has 18 Carbons with 2 double bonds
Term
Linolenic acid:
Definition

-Omega 3, 18 Carbons

-found in eyes, brain and essential for normal growth and cognitivie development.

-when received, body makes EPA and DHA

- 3 double bonds

Term
Fatty Acid Defiencies:
Definition

-Growth retardation

-reproductive failure

-Skin lesions

-kidney and liver disorder

-visual problems

-neurological problems

Term
Proteins
Definition
-Vital structural and working substance in ALL cells, not just muscle.
Term
What foods have protein in them?
Definition
-Milk, eggs, legumes, grains, vegetables, meats
Term
Proteins
Definition
-Composed of C,H,O and NITROGEN atoms.
Term
Amino Acid
Definition

-Building blocks of protein

-Consists of central Carbon with a Hydrogen, an amino acid (NH2), and an acid group (COOH).

Term
-20, side group
Definition

A protein is made up of about ____ different AA, each with different _____.

Term

Simplest AA=

More complex AA=

Definition

Glycine

Alanine

Term
Nonessential Amino Acids:
Definition

-More than half of the AA

-body can synthesize them for itself.

Term
Essential Amino Acid
Definition

-Must be supplied by diet

-nine of these.

Term

Conditionally Essential AA:

 

Definition
-An amino acid that is normally nonessential, but must be supplied by the diet in special circumstances when the need for it exceeds the body's ability to produce it.
Term
peptide bond
Definition
-a bond that connects the acid end of one amino acid with the amino acid end of another, forming a link in a protein chain.
Term
Dipeptide
Definition
-2 amino acids bonded together
Term
Tripeptide
Definition
-3 Amino acids bonded together
Term
Polypeptide
Definition
-10 or more amino acids bonded together.
Term
Protein Denaturation
Definition
-the change in a protein's shape and consequent loss of its function brought about by heat, agitation, acid, base, alcohol, heavy metals, or other agents.
Term
Protein Digestion
Definition
-The process of physically and chemically reducing complex nutrients into particles that can be absorbed and used by the cells.
Term
In denaturation, what happens to proteins?
Definition
-Lose their shape, and ability to function
Term
What happens to proteins in the mouth?
Definition
-Chewing and crushing moisten protein-rich foods and mix them with saliva to be swallowed.
Term
What happens to proteins in the stomach?
Definition
-HCl uncoils protein strands and activates stomach enzymes. (protein-->pepsin,HCl-->smaller peptides)
Term

What does HCl do to the protein in the stomach?

 

Definition

-Denature protein structure

-Activate pepsinogen to pepsin

Term
Pepsin
Definition

-Cleaves protein to smaller polypeptides and some free amino acids

-Inhibits pepsinogen synthesis

Term
Protein digestion in stomach:
Definition

-Gastric Protease- Start digestion of polypeptids

-HCl -denaturation (pepsinogen-->pepsin)

-Protein to polypeptides

Term
Protein digestion in Small Intestine:
Definition

-Pancreatic and intestinal proteases

-Polypeptides to tripeptides, dipeptides and amino acids

-Single AA are usually absorbed

Term
What happens in protein digestion in the Small Intestine?
Definition

-Pancreatic and small intestinal enzymes(pancreatic and intestinal proteases) split polypeptides further into tirpeptides, dipeptides, and Amino Acids.

-Then, enzymes on the surface of the small intestinal cells hydrolyze peptides and the cells absorb the AA.

Term
What is the end product of Protein Digestion?
Definition
-Single Amino Acids
Term
When the Amino Acids are absorbed, what route do they follow?
Definition
-Vascular
Term

Elements of Protein Synthesis:

 

Definition

-DNA

-mRNA (messenger RNA)

-tRNA (Transfer RNA)

-Ribosome ("Protein Machinery")- WHERE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS OCCURS!

Term
If any of the Essential Amino Acids are missing, what happens?
Definition
-The protein synthesis does not take place
Term
Iff the missing Amino Acid is Non-essential what happens in Protein synthesis?
Definition
-The body will make the missing Non-essential Amino acid and protein synthesis will continue.
Term
What are the functions of proteins?
Definition

-Growth and Maintenance

-Source of energy and glucose

-Fluid balance

-Hormone, enzyme and antibody formation

-pH maintenance

Term
Whenever the body is growing, repairing, or replacing tissue, what is involved?
Definition
-Protein
Term
Growth and Maintenance:
Definition

-Proteins are building blocks of most body structures.

-Needed for replacement

-collagen

Term
Collagen
Definition
-The protein from which connective tissues such as scars, tendons, ligaments, and the foundations of bones and teeth are made.
Term
Transport; function of proteins
Definition
______ of nutrients through body and accross cell membranes, blood clot formation
Term
Enzymes
Definition
-Can synthesize large compounds, or hyrolyze large compounds and is a catalyst.
Term
Enzyme
Definition
-A protein that enables a chemical reaction to take place or speeds up the rate of the reaction without being changed in the reaction.
Term
Hormones
Definition
Many ____ are proteins.
Term
Antibodies
Definition
-Large proteins of the blod and body fluids, produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body by foreign molecules. Fight infection.
Term

Animals 

(ex. meat, fish, poultry, egg, milk, cheese) also Soy protein

Definition
Complete proteins are usually from _____.
Term
Complete Protein
Definition

-High quality

-easily digestible

-The closer the balance or proportion of essential amino acids is to the human need the higher the quality

Term
Incomplete Protein
Definition
-Does NOT containt sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids to support life and growth
Term

Example of incomplete protein:

 

Definition
-Most plant proteins, except gelatin.
Term
limiting amino acid
Definition

-The essential amino acid found in the shortest supply relative to the amounts needed for protein synthesis in the body.

-LIMITS protein synthesis.

Term

High-quality proteins:

-complete proteins, animal protein

Definition
-dieetary proteins containing all the essential amino acids in relatively the same amounts that human beings require.
Term
Nitrogen balance:
Definition
-The amount of nitrogen consumed as compared with the amount of nitrogen excreted in a given period of time.
Term
Nitrogen intake= Nitrogen excretion=
Definition
Equilibrium
Term
Nitrogen intake > Nitrogen excretion =
Definition
Positive balance; growing as teen, pregnancy, athletes
Term
Nitrogen intake < Nitrogen excretion=
Definition
Negative balance; weight loss diets, starvation, liver or kidney damage.
Term
Complementary proteins, Essential AA.
Definition

-two or more proteins whose amino acid assortments complement each other in such a way that the essential amino acids missing from one are supplied by the other.

-together contains all ____ sufficient to support life.

Term
Examples of a complementary protein:
Definition

Peanut butter and bread. (Peanut butter=incomplete protein lacking methionine), (Bread=incomplete protein lacking lysine).

-Rice and beans

Term
Legumes provide:
Definition
Ile, Lys, but miss Met Trp
Term
Grains provide:
Definition
Met, Trp, but lack Ile and Lys
Term
Complementary proteins=
Definition

-isoleucine (Ile)

-Lysine (Lys)

-Methionine (Met)

-Tryptophan (Trp)

Term
How to calculate RDA for Protein:
Definition

-Weight in pounds/2.2=Kg body weight

-Kg body weight * 0.8

ex) 150lbs/2.2kg*0.8=g of protein you need a day

Term
AMDR for Protein
Definition
10%-35%
Term
Dietary Goal for Protein
Definition

-10%-35%

Calculation: Total Kcal *0.10= kcal from protein

-Kcal/ 4kcal/g= g protein

Term
Protein synthesis takes place in:
Definition
ribosomes
Term

High protein intake:

 

Definition

-Cannot increase muscle mass by over consuming protein

-must be working the muscle

-if  over consuming, will make fat tissue

Term
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
Definition
-a deficiency of protein, energy, or both, including kwashiorkor, marasmus, and marasmus-kwashiorkor mix
Term
Chronic, starvation, energy, protein
Definition
Marasmus is ____, slow_____, very thin, and lacks ____ and _____.
Term
Marasmus
Definition

-Occurs mostly in children 6-18 months of age.

-In overpopulated and impoverished areas of the world

-skin and bones

-impairs brain development and learning ability

-no energy to eat if they are offered food

Term
Kwashiorkor
Definition

-results from inadequate protein intake and infections

-quickly, not chronic

Term
Acute PEM
Definition
-Protein-energy malnutrition caused by recent severe food restriction;characterized by recent severe food restriction; characterized iin children by underweight for height
Term
Chronic PEM
Definition
-protein-energy malnutrition caused by long-term food deprivation; characterized by short height for age (stunting).
Term
Marasmus vs. Kwashiorkor
Definition

Age: M(less than 2 yrs.), K(1-3 yrs)

M(develops slowly),K(develops rapid onset)

M(Chronic PEM),K(Acute PEM)

M(Severe weight loss), K(some weight loss)

M(severe muscle wasting), K(some muscle wasting)

M(Growth <60%), K(60%-80%)

M(skin is dry), K (skin develops lesions)

Term
Kwashiorkor
Definition

-develops quickly

-infection such as measles

-edema

-swollen belly

-protein lacking

-Yellowish,thinning hair

-Flakey skin

-flabby thighs, bloated belly, edema

-accumulates fat on the liver

Term
How do we obtain energy from food?
Definition
-Once the food is difested and absorbed, it must then be metabolized (ATP).
Term
Metabolism
Definition
-The sum total of all the chemical reactions that go on in living cells...to produce the energy.
Term
individual cells
Definition
Metabolism occurs within _____.
Term
Mitochondria, catabolism
Definition

"power house of the cell"

-energy metabolism

-ATP made here

-ATP is the energy created during _______.

Term
Catabolism
Definition
-Reactions in which large molecules are broken down to smaller ones. Release energy
Term

 

coenzymes

Definition
-complex organic molecules that associate closely with most enzymes but are not proteins themselves.
Term
Coenzymes
Definition
B vitamins=
Term
Riboflavin
Definition
B vitamins and Coenzyme
Term
ATP
Definition
-provides the energy that powers all the activities of living cells
Term
Anabolism, Triglycerides
Definition

-building body compounds

ex. Using fatty acids and glycerol to make ____.

Term
Catabolism
Definition

-breakdown of body compounds 

-releasing energy

-ATP is the major energy carrier molecule

-Ex.) Breaking down TG to fatty acids and glycerol

Term
Pyruvate
Definition
-3 Carbon compound that plays a key role in energy metabolism
Term

Breakdown of Nutrients for Energy

-In the breakdown process the nutrients are converted to:

Definition
-ATP, H2O, CO2
Term
Characteristics of ATP
Definition

-High energy molecule that contains phosphorous

-created during catabolism of CHO, FAT, PRO

-Use when energy needed during anabolism or other energy required reactions

Term
Metabolic Pathways:
Definition

1. Glycolysis

-pyruvate to acetyl CoA

2. TCA Cycle

3. Electron transport chain

Term
TCA Cycle:
Definition
Series of metabolic reactions that break down molecules of Acetyl CoA to Co2 and H+ atoms
Term
Electron Transport Chain:
Definition
-the final pathway in energy metabolism that transports electrons from hydrogen to oxygen and captures the energy released in the bonds of ATP
Term
Whare does glycolysis take place?
Definition
-outside of mitochondria
Term
Where does TCA and ATP take place?
Definition
-In Mitochondria
Term
Glycolysis
Definition
-The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate. This does not require oxygen
Term
1 glucose=
Definition
2 pyruvate, 2 NADH, 2 ATP
Term
What can be metabolize anaerobically and aerobically?
Definition
Pyruvate
Term
lactate
Definition
-If the cells lack sufficient mitochondria or in the absence of suffienct oxygen, pyruvate can accept the hydrogens from glucose breakdown and become 
Term
Pyruvate is a central compound because:
Definition
we can synthesize glucose from pyruvate from CNS
Term
TCA cycle produces:
Definition
1 ATP, CO2, 3 NADH (Coenzymes carrying H+ e-), 1 FADH (cpenzymes H+ and electrons)
Term
TCA Cycle:
Definition

-a series of metbolic reactions that produce CO2 and H atoms.

-Start with acetyl CoA

Term
Electron transport chain
Definition

-final step

-utilizes NADH and FADH as electron transporters

-end producs= ATP, CO2, H2O

Term
Lactic acid
Definition

-Increases with higher intensity

-accumulate in muscles (pain and fatique)

-liver converts it to glucosen(Cori Cycle)

Term
Fat Metabolism
Definition

-Start with end products of digestion

-fatty acids(hydrophobic), glycerol (hydrophillic)

Term

Fat Metabolism

 

Definition

-Oxidized for energy (ATP)-taken apart aerobically

-Glycerol portion easily converted to pyruvate

-Fatty acids storied in Adipose Tissue as triglycerides (Acetyl CoA converted to triglycerides)

Term
glucose
Definition
No ____ can be made from fatty acids in Fat Metabolism.
Term
Ketone body formation
Definition

-When not enough CHO in diet

-Too many TG to make glucose

-Conversion of TG to glucose generates Acetyl CoA

-This build up of CoA cause Ketone production which results in ketosis

Term
Ketosis
Definition

-accumulation of ketones in the blood

-creates more acid pH in body (can be fatal)

Term
Signs and Symptoms of ketosis:
Definition

-Acetone excreted via breath (bad breath)

-Ketone bodies excreted via urine (frequent urination and thirst)

-Occurs in diabetes

Term
What can be an end product of Fat metabolism if there is not enough CHO consumed?
Definition
-Ketone bodies
Term
Ketone bodies
Definition
-compounds produced during the incomplete breakdown of fat when glucose is not available
Term
Urea
Definition
-The principal nitrogen-excretion production metabolism. Two ammonia fragments are combined with Carbon Dioxide to form.
Term
Deamination
Definition
-Removal of the amino (NH2) group from a compound such as an amino acid.
Term
Deamination
Definition

-AA loses its N containing amino group (toxic=NH4)

-N used for AA synthesis

-Ammonia combines with CO2 in the liver to make urea, which is then excreted by the kidneys to the urine.

Term
Urea pathway
Definition
-Bloodstream-->kidney--> bladder and out of body
Term

Transamination

 

Definition

-transfer of an amino group from one amino acid to a keto acid

-synthesis of nonessential amino acids

Term
Excess Dietary Protein
Definition

-No storage site for protein

-After needs for growth and repair satisfied- AA catabolized and used for other tasks

-Urea is excreted by the kidneys with water

-Increase protein intake

-increase Urea product

-Increase water loss

Term
End products of AA catabolism
Definition

-Energy

-Water

-Carbond dioxide

-Urea

Term

Digestion-Absorption-Metabolism 

Integrated with End Products

Definition

-Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides--> final product of CO2, H2O, ATP)

-Lipids (Glycerol-->ATP,CO2, H2O, ketones)

-Protein(AA-->final products ATP,CO2,H2O,Urea)

Term
Proof
Definition

-amount of alcohol in distilled water

ex.) 100 proof= 50% ethanol

80 proof= 40% ethanol

Term
Alcohol
Definition

-Toxic in small amounts- cell destyctuib

-Drug-alters body functions

-Ethanol can't be stored in the body (special treatment)

Term

Alcohol metabolism

 

Definition

-Stomach

-Ethanol absorption in the stomach 20%

 

Term
Alcohol metabolism
Definition
-mainly in liver
Term
Alcohol dehydrogenase
Definition

-controls the amount of ethanol entering the blood

-Size, gender, and genetics determine the rate

Term
Women vs. Men
Definition
1/3 less alcohol metabolism.
Term
Fatty liver
Definition

-First stage in liver disease

-Nutrients and oxygen can't reach liver cells

-Alters Amino Acid metabolism

Term
Fibrosis
Definition

-Second stage in liver disease

-Liver cells covered with fatty acids

-firbrous scar tissue

-this stage may be reversible

Term
Cirrhosis
Definition

-final stage of liver disease

-practically inrrecersible liver damage

-leads to liver transplant

Term
liver
Definition

Alcohol dehydrogenase is primarily in the

Term
What is the rate of alcohol metabolism?
Definition
-1 hour for every 1/2 ounce of ethanol
Term
Alcohol accumulation in the blood:
Definition
-circulates in bblood until liver cells are ready for alcohol
Term
What is "one drink?"
Definition

12 oz. beer

5 oz. wine

Term
What oxidizes alcohol?
Definition
-liver cells
Term
Where is dehydrogenase?
Definition
-stomach and liver
Term
functions of lipids
Definition

-reserve source of energy

-protect body parts

-fat-soluble vitamins

-temperature

Term
Triglycerides
Definition

-composed of glyverol and fatty acids

-found in food and body fat

-most common lipid

-efficient way to store energy

Term

Glyerol=

fatty acids=

Definition

water soluble--> vasculaer

Fat soluble--> lymphatic 

Term
Glycerol
Definition

-3 carbons 

-backbone of TG

-OH side is where the fatty acids attach

Term
Fatty Acids
Definition

-number of Carbons range from 4 to 24

-always even numbers

-Organic acid

Term

Triglyceride=

Diglyceride=

Monoglyceride=

 

Definition

-3 FA + 1 Glycerol

-2 FA + 1 Glycerol

-1+1 Glycerol

Term
Saturated fatty acids
Definition

-All Carbon bonding sites are filled

-No double bonds

 

Term
Stearic Acid
Definition
-18 Carbon saturated fatty acid
Term
Unsaturated Fatty Acid
Definition
-One or more points in the carbon chain with a double bond between Carbon atoms
Term
Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
Definition
-One double bond in the Carbon chain
Term
Oleic acid
Definition
-18 Carbon monounsaturated fatty acid
Term
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Definition

-More than one double bond in the carbon chain

 

Term
Characteristics of fat:
Definition

-Number of double bonds effects

-length of carbon chain effects it as well

 

Term
Saturated fats:
Definition

-Solid at room temperature

-usually animal sources

-include coconut and palm oil from plants

-butter or veef tallow

-heart disease risk

-LDL

Term
Momunsaturated fats
Definition

-lard is the only one from animal in this fats

-rest from plants suchs as olive oil, canola, and peanut oil

Term
Polyunsaturated Fats
Definition

-Usually plant source

-liquid at room temperature

Term
Hydrogenation
Definition

-adding hydrogen back to an unsaturated fatty acid to make it more saturated fatty acid 

-Example: Processed foods

Term
Rancidity
Definition
-When a fat goes bad due to attack by oxygen
Term
Rancidity
Definition
-Hydrogenation prevents _______.
Term
Trans Fatty acids
Definition

-Formed during Hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

-May increase blood cholesterol

-H on different sides of C at double bond

Term
Cis-Fatty acid
Definition

-H on same side of C at double bond

-Trans fats and health

Term
Essential Fatty Acids
Definition

-Linoleic (C 18:2)

-Linolenic (C 18:3)

-Essential nutrients

-Necessary for life or growth

-Body can not make

-body can not make fast enough for growth or life

-must get from food

Term
Essential Fatty Acids
Definition

-Need 3% of total Kcal 

-Deficiency of this--> growth retardation, reproductive failure, skin lesions, visual problems, neurological problems

Term
Phospholipids
Definition

-complex stucture

-contains glycerol, 2 fatty acids, and choline (Nitrogen containing compound)

Term
Phospholipids
Definition

-emulsifier

-lecithin is an example: liver makes lecithin

 

Term
Roles of phospholipids
Definition
-Part of the cell membrane
Term
Sterols
Definition

-lipid with a multiple-ring structure

Ex.)-Cholesterol, different hormones, Vitamin D, Bile acids

Term
Cholesterol
Definition

-Endogenous sources

-the body can make

-Starting material for many components

-structural part of the cell membrane

Term
sterols hormones
Definition
-progesterone, testerone, estradiol
Term
Cholic acid
Definition
______ is part of bile salts, which are needed to help with digestion of lipids.
Term
Bile
Definition

____ is an emulsifier

-part likes water and part likes fat

Term
Vitamin D
Definition
_______ is made from cholester precursor in the skin
Term
Food sources of Cholesterol
Definition

-Exogenous source

-Animal only

-Meat

-Egg yolk

-Fish

Term
Recommendation of dietary cholesterol intake
Definition

300 mg cholesterol/day in diet

children under 2 >200

Term

Lipid digestion in mouth

 

Definition
-no lipases
Term
Lipid digestion in stomach
Definition

-Gastric lipase works on short chain fatty acids

-some glycerol and free fatty acids

-mono and diglycerides

 

Term
Lipid digestion in Small Intestines:
Definition

-Bile

-Emulsifies fat so enzymes can work

-raises pH

-Pancreatic and intestinal lipases- hydrolyzes fatty acids from glycerol

END PRODUCTS=

Glycerol, fatty acids, monoglycerides, cholesterol

Term
Lipid digestion in small intesti
Definition
Term
Fat absorption
Definition

-make triglyceride in the small intestinal cell.

-packaged into chylomicrons

-released into lymphatic system

-Micelles pachage into this then repackage.

Term
AMDR for Fat
Definition

-saturated <10%

-polyunsaturated<10%

-monounsaturated < 10%

total= <30%

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