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Which type of carbohydrate cannot be effectively digested by humans and may cause gas production?
What is the minimum daily requirement of carbohydrates recommended in a diet?
What is one of the main functions of insoluble fiber in the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT a role of insoluble fiber in digestive health?
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Which nutrient category does dietary fiber belong to?
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What is the primary role of soluble fiber in weight management?
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Which hormone primarily facilitates glucose absorption in the absorptive state?
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During the postabsorptive state, how does the body primarily regulate blood glucose levels?
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What occurs after 4 to 5 days of fasting regarding energy sources?
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What is the effect of glucagon in the postabsorptive state?
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What are ketone bodies synthesized from during prolonged fasting?
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What role does Peptide YY (PYY) primarily play in gut function?
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Which process does growth hormone increase to raise blood glucose levels?
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What is the effect of Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) on glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)?
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Which process is activated by Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) relating to glucose management?
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What effect does soluble fiber have on cholesterol levels?
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What is the role of fasting-induced adipose factor (Fiaf) in the intestine?
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What effect does a high-fat diet have on gut permeability?
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Which of the following substances is formed from the metabolism of choline by the gut microbiota?
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What is the primary function of prebiotics in gut health?
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Which of the following probiotics is commonly linked with health benefits?
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What is the primary purpose of the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
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How is BMR calculated?
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Which of the following factors can lead to an increased BMR?
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Which hormone is known for increasing BMR?
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Which statement regarding the normal range of BMR is accurate?
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What effect does the state of nutrition have on BMR?
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Which group is noted to have higher BMR values based on racial variations?
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect BMR?
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Which type of fatty acids are primarily found in olive and canola oil?
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What is the primary role of essential fatty acids in the human diet?
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What significant change occurs to unsaturated fatty acids during the process of hydrogenation?
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Which bacterial phylum is NOT commonly associated with the healthy human gut?
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Which type of fatty acid is classified as omega-3?
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Which compound is primarily produced by the anaerobic fermentation of undigested nutrients in the gut?
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Which receptor is primarily activated by acetate in vitro?
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What is a known consequence of consuming trans fatty acids?
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What is the primary energy source utilized by the host from short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)?
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What type of fats are generally more resistant to oxidation and rancidity?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates in Nutrition
- At least 50-100 grams of carbohydrates are required daily.
- Most diets contain sufficient carbohydrates.
- Dietary fiber is a structural component of plant-based foods that the body cannot digest or absorb.
- Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient, meaning it must be obtained through diet.
- Dietary fiber includes two types: insoluble and soluble.
Insoluble Fiber
- Does not dissolve in water or gastrointestinal fluids.
- Remains largely unchanged as it moves through the digestive tract.
- Provides bulk, or roughage.
- Increases feelings of fullness.
- Speeds the removal of harmful substances from the body.
- Examples include cellulose and hemicelluloses.
Insoluble Fiber Benefits
- Preventing constipation.
- Improving bowel-related health issues like constipation, hemorrhoids, and fecal incontinence.
- Reducing risk of colorectal cancer.
- Helping weight management.
Soluble Fiber
- Dissolves in water and gastrointestinal fluids.
- Absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance.
- Slows down digestion.
Soluble Fiber Benefits
- Increasing feelings of fullness for longer periods.
- Lowering fat absorption and aiding weight management.
- Reducing cholesterol.
- Stabilizing blood glucose levels.
- Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Providing nourishment for healthy gut bacteria.
- Promoting healthy bowel movements.
Maintenance of Blood Glucose
- Blood glucose is readily available for energy production during the absorptive state, which lasts approximately 4 hours after a meal.
- Excess glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, or as body fat.
- Fats are primarily absorbed by adipose and muscular tissue.
- Amino acids are used for protein synthesis.
- Insulin regulates glucose absorption by cells.
- The absorptive state is the time when the liver is responsible for fat production.
Postabsorptive State
- This state occurs hours after meals and throughout the night and focuses on regulating blood glucose levels, which is critical for brain function.
- During the postabsorptive state, glucose is drawn from the body's glycogen reserves in the liver and muscles.
- Gluconeogenesis, the process of generating glucose from fats, also occurs.
Postabsorptive State - Continuation
- After 4 to 5 days of fasting, the brain starts utilizing ketone bodies as an alternative fuel source produced from fat.
- If glycogen and fat reserves become depleted, the body starts burning proteins, primarily from skeletal muscle proteins.
- The postabsorptive state is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system and various hormones.
- Glucagon promotes glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen into glucose), gluconeogenesis (synthesis of glucose from amino acids and fatty acids) and lipolysis (breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids).
- Growth hormone also elevates blood glucose levels.
- The postabsorptive state is when the liver is responsible for glucose production.
Lipids in Nutrition
- Fatty acids are components of both the human diet and body tissues.
- Fatty acid chains range from 4 to 22 or more carbons and have an even number of carbon atoms.
- Fatty acids are categorized as saturated or unsaturated.
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Butter and animal fats primarily contain saturated fats.
- Olive oil and canola oil are primarily monounsaturated.
- Fish, corn, safflower, soybean, and sunflower oils are mainly polyunsaturated.
- Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (cis) fats tend to reduce LDL levels.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
- EFAs are required in small amounts within the diet.
- Necessary for the formation of cell membranes.
- Crucial for the synthesis of hormone-like compounds, including eicosanoids, prostaglandins, thromboxane, and leukotrienes. These regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, and immune responses.
- Sources of EFAs include vegetable oils, grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and fish (for omega-3 fatty acids).
Hydrogenation in the Food Industry
- Hydrogen can be added to the carbon-carbon double bond using a nickel catalyst, a process called hydrogenation.
- Saturated fats are typically more stable than unsaturated ones, making them resistant to rancidity (oxidation).
- Hydrogenation produces more solid, spreadable fats, like margarine.
- This process can alter the shape of some unsaturated fatty acids, changing them from the cis form to the trans form, leading to negative health consequences.
Cis vs. Trans Fatty Acids
- Cis fatty acids occur naturally.
- Trans fatty acids are produced through hydrogenation, though small amounts can occur naturally.
Trans Fatty Acid Effects
- Known to increase LDL levels and reduce HDL levels.
- Contribute to systematic inflammation.
- Increase triglyceride levels.
Gut Microbiota
- The human intestine harbors a complex, diverse, and vast microbial community known as the gut microbiota.
- It contains approximately 1,100 prevalent species.
- The four primary bacterial phyla in a healthy human gut are Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, and Proteobacteria.
Gut Microbiota
- Various metabolites are produced by gut microbiota, which include both beneficial and harmful compounds for the host.
- Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
- Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)
- Bile acids
- Branched-chain amino acids
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
- These fatty acids consist of chains ranging from 1 to 6 carbons.
- The majority of SCFAs produced in the healthy gut are found in the colon and stool. The main SCFAs are acetate (approximately 60%), propionate (approximately 20%), and butyrate (approximately 20%).
SCFAs - Production and Absorption
- Produced in the distal small intestine and colon through anaerobic fermentation of undigested nutrients like resistant starch, dietary fiber, and complex polysaccharides by the microbiota.
- SCFAs are absorbed in the intestines.
SCFAs - Function and Regulation
- SCFAs are used as an energy source by the host.
- They act as regulators of food intake, energy expenditure, and inflammation.
- SCFAs are associated with increased satiety and reduced food intake.
- They also function as signaling molecules.
- SCFAs activate endogenous receptors for SCFAs, primarily G protein-coupled receptors, including FFAR2 (GPR43), FFAR3 (GPR41), GPR109A, and Olfr78.
- Acetate activates FFAR2 preferentially.
- Propionate preferentially activates FFAR2 and FFAR3.
- Butyrate preferentially activates FFAR3.
SCFAs - Enteroendocrine Cell Activation
- SCFAs binding to GPR41 and GPR43 on enteroendocrine cells induces the secretion of PYY (peptide YY) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1).
- PYY inhibits gut motility, speeds up intestinal transit rate, reduces energy harvest from the diet, and enhances satiety.
- GLP-1 increases insulin sensitivity.
SCFAs - Adipose Tissue Impact
- SCFAs binding to GPR43 in adipose tissue suppress insulin signaling, preventing fat accumulation.
SCFAs - Intestinal Gluconeogenesis (IGN)
- SCFAs stimulate IGN, which is the production of glucose in the intestines.
- Glucose detected by a portal vein glucose sensor signals to the brain via a gut-brain neural circuit.
- IGN improves glucose tolerance and reduces food intake.
SCFAs - Fiaf Suppression
- SCFAs suppress the expression of Fiaf (fasting-induced adipose factor) in the ileum.
- Fiaf inhibits LPL (lipoprotein lipase) activity and fat storage in white adipose tissue.
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)
- TMAO is another metabolite derived from gut microbial metabolic activity that contributes to atherosclerosis.
TMAO Production
- The altered microbiota produces trimethylamine (TMA) by metabolizing choline, phosphatidylcholine, L-carnitine, and betaine via TMA lyases.
- TMA enters the liver through the portal circulation and is oxidized into TMAO by hepatic flavin monooxygenases (FMO3).
High Fat Diet - Gut Barrier Impact
- A high-fat diet can induce alterations in gut microbiota, increase gut permeability, and reduce the expression of tight junction proteins in intestinal epithelial cells.
- This disruption of the gut barrier function leads to the leakage of lipopolysaccharide into the portal blood circulation, contributing to obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Prebiotics
- Prebiotics are non-digestible but fermentable polysaccharides, including inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, galacto-oligosaccharides, and lactulose.
- Foods enriched with these fibers are considered prebiotics.
Prebiotic Benefits
- Promote SCFA production and the growth of beneficial bacteria.
- Improve gut barrier function.
- Reduce hunger and enhance satiety.
Probiotics
- Probiotics consist of live microorganisms, primarily Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
- When administered in proper amounts, they confer a beneficial health effect on the host.
Probiotic Benefits
- Help to ameliorate obesity and metabolic disorders.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- The minimal energy needed by the body to maintain life at rest, both physically and mentally, in a postabsorptive state.
- BMR encompasses various bodily functions at rest, including the operation of the heart and other organs, nerve impulse conduction, renal tubule reabsorption, GI motility, and ion transport across membranes.
Calculating BMR
- BMR = Total heat production in kcal per hour / body surface area in square meters.
Normal BMR Range
- Adult Men: 35-38 cal/sqm/hr or 1,600 cal/day
- Adult Women: 32-35 cal/sqm/hr or 1,400 cal/day
Factors Affecting BMR
- Age: BMR decreases with aging.
- Sex: Males have a higher BMR due to greater muscle mass and lower body weight.
- Body Surface Area: Taller, thinner individuals have a higher BMR compared to shorter individuals.
- Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold increases BMR.
- Body Temperature: Increased body temperature elevates BMR.
- Exercise: Exercise increases BMR by burning calories and enhancing cardiac output.
- Drugs: Caffeine, Benzedine, alcohol, epinephrine, and nicotine increase BMR. Certain anesthetics lower BMR.
- Pregnancy: BMR increases after 6 months of gestation.
- Racial Variations: BMR can differ among racial groups.
- Barometric Pressure: A decrease in barometric pressure, as experienced in mountain climbing, increases BMR.
- State of Nutrition: BMR is reduced in starvation, malnutrition, and wasting diseases.
- Hormones: Thyroid hormone, adrenaline, catecholamines, growth hormone, and male sex hormones increase BMR.
Appetite
- Hunger and satiety are regulated by a complex interaction of several brain centers, hormones, sensory and motor pathways.
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Explore the essential role of carbohydrates in nutrition, focusing on dietary fiber types: insoluble and soluble. Understand their benefits, including digestive health and weight management, while learning about the required daily intake of carbohydrates for a balanced diet.
