Sulfur is found in these amino acids?
cysteine, cystines. methioninw
The essential amino acids are
threonine valine isoleucine leucine lysine phenylalanine methinonine histidines
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Tryptophan is a precursor to ______ and _________
niacin and serotonin
Phenyalanine to converted to ______
tyrosine
________ is converted to cysteine
methionine
Why is protein a very ineffecient energy source?
because nitrogen must be removed first
_______ % of protein can be converted into energy
58%
Legumes are low in these amino acids
methionine, cystine, tryptophan
Functions of phospholipids
- Controls the passage of compounds in and out of the cell
- Helps prevent fat accumulation in the liver
- Plays a roles in the transport and utilization of fatty acids and cholesterol
Which fat is the most polyunsaturated
safflower oil
which fat in the most unsaturated
canola
Deficiency in linoleic acid leads to this
- Eczema
- Poor Growth rate
- Petechiae
Effects of linoleic acid replacing CHO
-decrease in LDL and increase in HDL
Effects of linoleic acid replacing saturated fat
-decrease in total cholesterol and HDL
Best source of linolenic acid
safflower oil
Deficiency in linolenic acid leads to this
- Neurological changes
- Blurred Vision
Sources of linolenic acid
- Fish oil
- Walnuts
- Flaxseed
- Canola oil
Effects of linolenic acid on lipid profile
- Decreased hepatic production of trigylcerides
- Has little effect on total cholesterol
How does the designation of the omega sign work
the location of the first double bond counted from the methyl end
Sources of MCT
Milk fat, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil
Source of monounsaturated fats
olive, canola, peanut, sunflower
Sourced of polyunsaturated fats
safflower, corm, soybean, cottonseed, sunflower
What functions do fats have on digestions
Slows it down by depressing gastric secretions
How to determine the calories in alcohol?
0.8(proof)(ounce)
proof= 5 alcohol x2
