Macronutrients and Carbohydrates
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Macronutrients and Carbohydrates

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What is the primary function of glycogen during physical activity?

  • Transporting and storing energy
  • Serving as a major carbohydrate supply for active muscles (correct)
  • Protecting vital organs
  • Acting as a thermal insulator

    • Which lipid group consists primarily of triacylglycerols (TAG)?

  • Derived lipids
  • Compound lipids
  • Saturated fatty acids
  • Simple lipids (correct)

    • What type of fatty acids contain two or more double bonds?

  • Saturated fatty acids
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids (correct)
  • Monounsaturated fatty acids
  • Essential fatty acids

    • What is the main function of lipids as described in the text?

    <p>Energy source and reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macronutrient helps to preserve tissue protein?

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

    What do unsaturated fatty acids primarily contain?

    <p>Two or more double bonds in the carbon chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the upper limit for glycogen storage, on average?

    <p>$15g/kg BW$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major storage form of fat in adipocytes?

    <p>Triacylglycerols (TAG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much glycogen does the liver store on average?

    <p>$90-100g$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid group contains one glycerol and three fatty acid chains?

    <p>Simple lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three monosaccharides mentioned in the text?

    <p>Glucose, Fructose, Galactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dissacharide is found only in milk?

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

    What is the storage form of carbohydrate in plants?

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

    What is the process of glucose synthesis largely from structural components of noncarbohydrate nutrients called?

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

    What is the major oligosaccharide known as?

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

    What is the main function of glycogen?

    <p>Form glycogen for storage in liver and muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of plant polysaccharides mentioned in the text?

    <p>Starch and Fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

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