Nutrition and Exercise: Carbohydrates & Fats
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Nutrition and Exercise: Carbohydrates & Fats

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

  • Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature.
  • Saturated fats contain only single bonds between carbon atoms. (correct)
  • Saturated fats have more hydrogen atoms than unsaturated fats.
  • Unsaturated fats have three double bonds in their structure.
  • Which of the following are considered essential fatty acids?

  • Stearic acid and oleic acid
  • Caprylic acid and lauric acid
  • Palmitic acid and myristic acid
  • Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid (correct)
  • Which molecule is primarily responsible for lipid storage in the body?

  • Fatty acids
  • Cholesterol
  • Phospholipids
  • Triglycerides (correct)
  • What impact does endurance training have on fat metabolism during exercise?

    <p>Improves the ability to mobilize fats from adipocytes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are fats absorbed and transported out of the enterocyte?

    <p>With the help of micelles capturing lipid digestion products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining a diet high in carbohydrates important for athletes?

    <p>To maximize muscle glycogen stores for prolonged energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lifestyle factors could contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease?

    <p>High intake of saturated fats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change occurs when muscle glycogen is depleted during exercise?

    <p>Decreased energy availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the energy sources carbohydrates and fats during high-intensity exercise?

    <p>Fats require more oxygen for aerobic metabolism than carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does endurance training affect the crossover point?

    <p>It shifts the crossover point to higher intensities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about muscle glycogen levels is correct?

    <p>High glycogen levels enhance endurance performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason carbohydrates are considered a more efficient fuel source than fats at moderate exercise intensities?

    <p>Carbohydrates can provide energy without the need for oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonds links glucose in resistant starch or fiber?

    <p>Beta glycosidic bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects does NOT contribute to carbohydrates being a favorable energy source during exercise?

    <p>They transport easily through the bloodstream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what aspect do fats differ from carbohydrates in terms of energy utilization?

    <p>Fats cannot provide energy without oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of glycogen in exercise performance?

    <p>High glycogen levels are crucial for endurance and delay fatigue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major effect of long-term high fat intake on physical performance?

    <p>It reduces peak power output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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

    Which process is used by the body to manufacture nonessential amino acids?

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

    What defines protein denaturation and which structures does it disrupt?

    <p>It is the loss of protein shape, disrupting secondary and tertiary structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of protein structure is characterized by the sequence of amino acids?

    <p>Primary Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does physical activity affect fat storage in muscle tissue?

    <p>It increases fat storage for immediate use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes complete proteins from incomplete proteins?

    <p>Complete proteins contain all essential amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do essential fatty acids play in the body?

    <p>They must be obtained through diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbohydrate Use During Exercise

    • During prolonged exercise, muscle glycogen depletion leads to fatigue.
    • To optimize performance and delay fatigue onset, maintaining adequate glycogen levels is crucial.
    • Consuming adequate carbohydrates before and during exercise helps maintain glycogen levels.

    Glycogen Stores and Performance

    • A diet high in carbohydrates leads to increased glycogen stores in the muscle and liver.
    • Higher glycogen levels significantly increase the time until exhaustion.
    • Extra glycogen allows athletes to maintain effort for a longer period but does not increase speed.

    Fat Metabolism & Storage

    • Triglycerides are the storage form of lipids in the body.
    • Triglycerides are composed of glycerol and three fatty acid chains.
    • Adipose tissue is the primary storage location for triglycerides.

    Saturated & Unsaturated Fats

    • Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) contain only single bonds between carbon atoms.
    • Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) contain one double bond between carbons.

    Essential Fatty Acids

    • Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid.
    • Alpha-Linolenic Acid is an essential fatty acid.
    • The body uses essential fatty acids (EFAs) to synthesize longer-chain fatty acids called eicosanoids.

    Fat Absorption

    • Micelles capture lipid digestion products and transport them to the enterocytes.

    Endurance Training and Fat Use

    • Endurance training improves the ability to mobilize fats from adipocytes.
    • Endurance training increases muscle blood flow, improving fat transport.
    • Endurance training increases the size and number of mitochondria.
    • Endurance training increases enzymes involved in fat metabolism.

    Fat Intake and Exercise Performance

    • Short-term, high fat intake is not effective for improving performance.
    • Long-term, high fat intake reduces peak power output.

    Carbohydrates vs Fats as Fuel Sources

    • Carbohydrates are stored in muscle and are readily available for energy.
    • Carbohydrates can provide energy without the need for oxygen.
    • Fats are stored in remote sites and must be delivered via the bloodstream.
    • Fats require oxygen to provide energy.

    Crossover Point

    • The crossover point is the exercise intensity at which fats and carbohydrates each contribute 50% of the needed energy.
    • Beyond the crossover point, carbohydrates become the predominant energy source.
    • Endurance training shifts the crossover point to the right, allowing trained athletes to rely more on fats at higher intensities.

    Protein Structure

    • Primary Structure: the sequence of amino acids in a protein.
    • Secondary Structure: formed by hydrogen bonding in the backbone structure of a protein.
    • Tertiary Structure: the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein formed by interactions between sidechains.
    • Quaternary Structure: two or more polypeptides join to form an active protein or enzyme.

    Protein Denaturation

    • Protein denaturation is the process of proteins uncoiling and losing their shape and function.
    • Denaturation is caused by exposure to heat, acids, bases, heavy metals, and alcohol.
    • Denaturation disrupts secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.

    Complete & Incomplete Proteins

    • Complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids.
    • Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids.

    Cardiovascular Disease

    • Coronary heart disease occurs when blood vessels supplying the heart become blocked or constricted.
    • Stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.
    • Hypertension is high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.

    Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

    • Obesity
    • Physical activity
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Inflammation
    • Abnormal blood lipids

    Nonmodifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

    • Age
    • Sex (male)
    • Family history

    Amino Acid Synthesis

    • Transamination is the process used to manufacture nonessential amino acids in the body.

    Transcription and Translation

    • Transcription involves the creation of an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence.
    • Translation involves the conversion of mRNA into a chain of amino acids.

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