The main purpose of carbohydrate loading is to reestablish both the glycogen of the muscles and liver in order to keep hunger away during some types of competitive sports. These types of competitive sports include: marathons‚ long distance swimming‚ and cycling. Carbohydrate loading is done anywhere from a week out from a competition or event to only twenty four hours before. There are three main benefits to carb loading for athletes of sports like marathons‚ long distance swimming‚ cycling‚ and
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Physiology (P4) Explain the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body In this task I am going to discuss the three systems involved in energy metabolism in the body. The chemical equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + O2 = E + CO2 + H2O OR Glucose + Oxygen = Energy + Carbon Dioxide + Water In order to release energy we need glucose which is a simple carbohydrate that is produced after digestion of food and we also need oxygen. Once the food has been
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provides completely balanced nutrition. Tip #3: Avoid Low Carb A very low carb diet is not the best for children unless prescribed as a treatment from your doctor. Moreover‚ studies have found in children 12-18 that "Low-carbohydrate diets apparently have no advantage over high-carbohydrate low-fat diets." Tip #4: Focus on Kid Foods Make things easier for your children by making Paleo Diet versions of kid favorites like Mac and cheese‚ spaghetti and meatballs‚ and chicken nuggets. We have some great
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| an organ | | a population | | an ecosystem | 2. The instructions in DNA are used to make x | proteins | | carbohydrates | | DNA | | energy | | homeostasis | 3. The chemical processes in the living cell are collectively called | adaptation | | homeostasis | | evolution | | respiration | x | metabolism | 4. Organisms designated producers usually obtain their energy from | other producers | | dead consumers | | decomposers
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personal experiences I had previously learned about the release of energy from different types of food samples. For example‚ from a previous class we learned about monosaccharides and how these types of carbohydrates tend to release more energy than the energy storing polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates). I’ve learned some new and interesting facts such as a dried fruit will not release as much energy as I would have thought or predicted and some food samples surprised me with how much energy they
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minerals‚ carbohydrates‚ water‚ proteins and lipids which are all essential for the functioning of the body. Each one of the 6 mentioned has a specific task‚ all equally important. An athlete must maintain a healthy mass and have a good nutritional diet. Athletes may also use performance enhancers with their diets. Diet Mountain bikers need a lot of energy when they cycle or race. Mountain biking is a grueling sport and ones diet is very important. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are your primary
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Why do we need fruits and vegetables? As we already know that metabolism is a chemical process that is necessary for the generation of new cells and for releasing energy by breaking down of the molecules. Metabolism is actually occurring in each and every cell of the body that involves large number of chemical reactions and needs enzymes and compounds including vitamins‚ minerals‚ phytonutrients. Fruits and vegetables contain most of these important nutrients which are necessary for growth and redevelopment
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1. What is life? Life is the state of a material‚ complex or individual‚ characterized by the capacity to perform certain functional activities which include metabolism‚ growth‚ reproduction‚ and some form of responsiveness and adaptation. 2. What are the characteristics of living things? Organization Homeostasis Metabolism Growth Adaptation Response Reproduction 3. Create a table with two columns with the headings living and non-living and place the following under the appropriate columns
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Experimental Purpose The purpose of the Variables in Glucose Tolerance lab was to examine the changes in blood sugar during glucose tolerance test conducted with test rats. We will be using three rats and perform the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test to measure the glucose levels in the rats blood. The oral glucose tolerance test is a laboratory method to check how the body breaks down (metabolizes) blood sugar. Glucose is the sugar that the body uses for energy. Patients with untreated diabetes have
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| Parasites | Lice and fleas | Human Teeth Balanced Diet * Diet – the food and drink that we consume. * Balanced diet – diet contains the correct proportions of all the different classes of foods for the requirement of body. * Metabolisms – the sum of all biochemical reactions
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