Three types of lipids in foods: 1) Triglycerides Composed of: * Three fatty acid molecules * Fatty acids are long chains of carbon atoms surrounded by hydrogen atoms. * One glycerol molecule * Glycerol is a three-carbon alcohol that is the backbone of a triglyceride Stored in fat cells - Unsaturated fatty acids: - Do not stack well together - Liquid at room temp - Present in plants oils Hydrogenation: the addition of hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fatty acids
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nutrients: carbohydrates‚ fats‚ minerals‚ protein‚ vitamins‚ and water. These nutrient classes can be categorized as either macronutrients (needed in relatively large amounts) or micronutrients (needed in smaller quantities). The macronutrients include carbohydrates (including fiber)‚ fats‚ protein‚ and water. The micronutrients are minerals and vitamins. The macronutrients (excluding fiber and water) provide structural material (amino acids from which proteins are built‚ and lipids from which cell
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caloric intake requirements of micro- and macronutrients. The following formula‚ from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ was used to determine Josephine’s body mass index (BMI) using her current height and weight of 5’ 7” and 117 pounds: height (inches) x [weight (pounds)2] x 703 (Healthy Weight‚ 2011). During Josephine’s initial session she mentions wanting to lose weight; however‚ when using the formula above‚ her BMI is within normal range at
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University of Phoenix Material Nutrition and Health Worksheet Use Ch. 1 of Contemporary Nutrition‚ Ch. 2 of Visualizing Nutrition‚ supplemental course materials‚ the University Library‚ the Internet‚ or other resources to answer the following questions. Your response to each question should be 75 to 100 words. 1. What is nutrition? Why is nutrition essential to our daily lives? “Nutrition is the science that links foods to health and disease. It includes the processes by which the human
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exception‚ "In the Zone you’ll enjoy optimal body function: Freedom from hunger‚ greater energy and physical performance‚ as well as improved mental focus and productivity"‚ says Barry Sears‚ creator of the Zone. What is the Zone Diet? Macronutrients are simply protein‚ carbohydrates‚ and fat. The diet’s plan suggests 40 percent of your daily food intake come from carbohydrates‚ 30 percent from protein‚ and 30 percent from fat. The book will help you to calculate the daily grams of protein
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automated nutrition coach system is based upon the popular diet system known as macro tracking or flexible dieting. This diet is focused less upon restrictions and more upon hitting recommended values of macronutrient and micronutrients. This automated system is advertised to provide specific ranges for these recommended values. Each customer will receive their macro’s updated weekly based upon a number of factors. It’s goal is to reduce the cost of flexible dieting coaching‚ making it more accessible
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Question 1 1 out of 1 points Bile is released into which body organ in response to the ingestion of fat in the diet? Answer Selected Answer: small intestine Question 2 1 out of 1 points The enzyme pancreatic amylase continues the digestion of Answer Selected Answer: vitamins. Question 3 1 out of 1 points What is the term for an imitation treatment that has no known physical effect or therapeutic value on the subjects in a
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Utilization of Biodegradable Kitchen Wastes into Organic Fertilizer Using Earthworms * Abstract One of the effective means to at least lessen the occurrence of our present garbage disposal problem is through the use of methods that are non-toxic‚ less expensive‚ less-harmful‚ and yet equally effective. This project aims to provide for a natural and effective way of disposing garbage. During the experiment‚ kitchen wastes were collected. The materials were shredded and placed in garbage bags
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Structure and Characteristics of Lipids‚ Proteins‚ and Carbohydrates Carbs Monosaccharide- simple sugars; simple carbs C6H12O6 3 types Glucose Energy source for all cells 1 of the 2 sugars in every disaccharide Makes up polysaccharides Mild‚ sweet flavor 6-sided ring Fructose Intensely sweet; naturally found in fruits‚ honey 5-sided ring Galactose No sweet flavor 6-sided ring Position of the hydroxyl group differs from glucose Disaccharides- pairs of monosacchs; simple carbs
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correctly and safely activate as many muscle fibers as possible by executing an exercise‚ and to create micro tears in the muscles to allow room for growth. An active bodybuilder also understands the benefits of taking certain supplements. Supplements can range from fish oils and multivitamins to testosterone boosters all of which are essential in helping a bodybuilding reach his desired goal. The real hidden secret to bodybuilding however‚ is knowing what to consume‚ when to consume it and how much of it
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