Exam 3 Study Guide - Human Nutrition Chapter 7
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What physiological response triggers hunger?

  • Stretch receptors in the stomach
  • Chemical messengers originating in the hypothalamus (correct)
  • Increased levels of insulin
  • Decreased levels of cholecystokinin
  • Which component of energy expenditure does NOT involve voluntary movement?

  • Thermic effect of food
  • Adaptive thermogenesis
  • Basal metabolism (correct)
  • Physical activity
  • What must be consumed to sustain a feeling of satiation?

  • Protein (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Sugars
  • Fats
  • What is the role of the hypothalamus in the energy balance process?

    <p>It acts as a hunger center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism describes the increase in energy expenditure due to food consumption?

    <p>Thermic effect of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat is associated with a higher risk of health complications?

    <p>Visceral fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of satiation in the context of eating behavior?

    <p>It prevents overeating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a component of energy expenditure?

    <p>Sleep energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

    <p>To capture energy in ATP bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do fats provide more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates?

    <p>Carbohydrates already contain bonded oxygens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to excess carbohydrates consumed during feasting?

    <p>It is stored as glycogen and then as fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body adapt to fasting conditions?

    <p>By degrading its own components for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does the body use to convert amino acids into glucose during fasting?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of ketosis as an alternative energy source?

    <p>Reduces appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines intermittent fasting?

    <p>Eating for specific time periods with fasting intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes low-carbohydrate diets in relation to metabolism?

    <p>Their metabolism resembles that of fasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of glucose in cellular metabolism?

    <p>It acts as a central energy source for cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to pyruvate in aerobic conditions?

    <p>It is converted into acetyl CoA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about fatty acids in energy metabolism is true?

    <p>They are oxidized into acetyl CoA, which can contribute to ATP production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to amino acids during deamination?

    <p>They lose their nitrogen-containing amino groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway does the TCA cycle represent in energy metabolism?

    <p>The final common metabolic pathway for energy nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When ATP levels are high, what does acetyl CoA primarily produce?

    <p>Fatty acids through lipogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes glycolysis?

    <p>It splits 6-carbon glucose into 3-carbon pyruvate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary fate of lactate formed from pyruvate?

    <p>It is converted back into glucose in the liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

    <p>Height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major health risk associated with high body fat distribution, specifically central obesity?

    <p>Metabolic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure is widely recognized as a good indicator of central obesity?

    <p>Waist circumference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the set-point theory suggest about body weight regulation?

    <p>There is a predetermined weight range that the body tries to maintain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a treatment option for obesity?

    <p>Increased physical inactivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is most closely associated with anorexia nervosa?

    <p>Severe food restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is primarily associated with the regulation of appetite and body weight?

    <p>Leptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main metabolic consequence of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity in fat cells?

    <p>Enhanced lipogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam 3 Study Guide - Human Nutrition

    • Exam Format: 55 questions (37 multiple choice @ 2pts/q; 10 matching @ 1pt/q; 6 T/F @ 1pt/q; 2 short answer @ 5pts/q)

    Chapter 7: Energy Metabolism

    • Key Terms: Acetyl CoA, Anabolism, ATP, Cori cycle, Catabolism, Coenzymes, Glycolysis, Metabolism, Electron transport chain, Gluconeogenesis, Pyruvate TCA cycle

    • Glucose Metabolism (Central Role):

      • Glucose is broken down into 3-carbon compounds (pyruvate) via glycolysis.
      • Pyruvate can follow anaerobic (lactate) or aerobic (acetyl CoA) pathways.
      • Aerobic pathway is more sustainable, while anaerobic provides quick energy.
      • Acetyl CoA enters the TCA cycle.
    • Fat Metabolism (Glycerol & Fatty Acids):

      • Triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids.
      • Glycerol can be converted to pyruvate.
      • Fatty acids are broken down into two-carbon fragments (acetyl CoA) processed by the electron transport chain with coenzymes.
      • Fatty acids cannot be converted into glucose.
    • Amino Acid Metabolism:

      • Amino acids are deaminated, losing nitrogen-containing groups.
      • Some amino acids convert to pyruvate or acetyl CoA.
      • Others enter the TCA cycle directly.
    • Final Steps of Energy Metabolism:

      • Acetyl CoA synthesizes fats or generates ATP (high-energy compound) via the TCA cycle and electron transport chain.
      • Electron transport chain uses proteins as electron carriers to create ATP.
      • Carbohydrates and fats yield different energy per gram (fats most, then protein, then carbohydrates).

    Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition

    • Energy in:

      • Food composition: Energy values determined by bomb calorimetry.
      • Food intake: Body regulates hunger and satiation through nerve signals & hormones (hypothalamus).
      • Overriding hunger: Appetite.
      • Satiation for proper energy intake.
    • Energy Out:

      • Components: Basal metabolism, physical activity, thermic effect of food, adaptive thermogenesis.
      • Basal metabolism: Essential activities at rest.
      • Physical activity: Voluntary movement.
      • Thermic effect of food: Energy expenditure after eating.
      • Adaptive thermogenesis: Adjustments to energy expenditure.
    • Body Weight & Composition:

      • Defining healthy body weight: Relative weight for height (BMI).
      • Body fat distribution (waist circumference).
      • Related risks from excess body weight and fat.

    Chapter 9: Weight Management

    • Causes of Overweight/Obesity Genetics, epigenetics, overeating, Physical inactivity
    • Problems due to Overweight and Obesity Health risks, perceptions, dangerous interventions
    • Aggressive Treatments for Obesity Drugs, surgery, and other medical procedures. Fad dieting.

    Chapters 10 & 11: Vitamins

    • Key terms related to anemia, blindness, deficiencies, and toxicities of vitamins (A, D, E, K, B complex, folate, etc..).
    • Vitamin sources and their functions.

    Chapter 12: Water

    • Water Balance: Hypothalamus, osmosis, electrolytes, ADH, renin, and water balance regulation.
    • Water Intake: Water sources and recommendations.
    • Health Effects: Negative consequences or risks related to water intake or deficiencies.

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