NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Blood Sugar, Saturated Fat, Marasmus
1 Mar 2017
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Used to see if we"re getting the right proportions of macronutrients. You can"t replace important proteins so some sacrifices are made: Your body breaks down muscle for amino acids. Most dispensable proteins are broken down first (enzymes are broken down) Impaired cell function, impaired nutrient transport, fluid balance. If not corrected, other functions are lost (electrolyte balance, acid base balance- can lead to death over time) Marasmus and kwashiorkor: marasmus: severe protein energy malnutrition(to waste away) Low in protein, calories (energy), carbs, fat, vitamins, minerals- protein-energy malnutrition. Emaciation: slowly starving to death- very common when you have marasmus. Body fat stores are used for energy, body proteins are used for energy. Most common in youth, impoverished children (6-16 months old) Results in stunted growth, dehydration, increased risk of infections, and heart failure. Often occurs when infants and children are fed diluted baby formula. Can be caused by gi tract infections.
