EXPH 1490 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Calorie, Monounsaturated Fat, Dietary Reference Intake

• School: Ohio University
• Department: Exercise Physiology
• Course: EXPH 1490
• Professor: Marc Barr

Document Summary

Body is unable to manufacture in adequate amounts. Heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water 1 degrees celsius. Energy sources: kcal/gram for fats, alcohol, carbohydrates and proteins. Polysaccharides: complex cho"s, starches whole grains, fruits, veggies. Important component of muscle, bone, blood, enzymes, cell membranes and hormones. Breaks down into amino acids- 20 naturally occurring and 9 essential- need from outside source. Sources: meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, legumes and nuts. Complete supplies all 9 essential aa (animal products) Incomplete does not supplies all 9, usually low in 1 or 2 sources (plants protein sources) Ample source of energy, insulation, cushion for organs, involved in hormone synthesis. No double bonds, solid at room temperature, associated with cardiovascular disease. Found in: meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, coconut and palm oil. Want to be less than 7% of calories to lower ldl. 2 or more double bond, liquid at room temperature.