1.) Stores of this form of carbohydrate are released from the liver to help main
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1.) Stores of this form of carbohydrate are released from the liver to help maintain constant blood glucose levels.
7.) _ _ _ _ _ are the most abundant type of lipids, and in the body are stored as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
8.) List 6 functions of triglycerides
10.) Calculate the recommended protein intake for an adult man who weighs 190 pounds.
11.) Identify the difference between vegetarian diets, lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets, and vegan diets.
21.) There are many different kinds of sweeteners: white sugar, brown sugar, sucanat, honey, maple syrup, Splenda, aspartame, stevia. Which one is the best for you?
Explanation / Answer
1. Glycogen: Any unused carbohydrate is stored in the liver as glycogen.
7. Triglycerides are the most abundant lipid, stored as Adipocytes.
8. Functions of triglycerides:
1, Formation of bilipid layer of the cell membrane.
2. Protect against shock from electricity.
3. Provides thermal insulation.
4. While is in the food, triglycerides increase the palatability of that food.
5. Triglycerides are a source of energy.
6. From triglycerides, cholesterol is formed which is needed for synthesizing of various hormones.
10. Daily protein requirement Wight in Kg x 0.8 gm protein/day.
So weight 190 pound = 190/ 2.2 = 86.36 kg x 0.8 = 69 gram protein
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21. Stevia is best as this one is made from an organic product ( extracted from plant leaves Stevia rebaudiana.). All other sugar either have calorie( natural sugar like maple syrup, sucanat, brown sugar, white sugar). Aspartame and Splenda are artificial product and is not free of adverse effect. [ assuming you do not have diabetes, if you have diabetes then best is artificial sweetener like Splenda or aspartame ]
Vegetarian Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Vegan A person who does not consume animal protein ( ie meat, egg etc)c) A person who consume animal dairy products ie. milk, butter (lacto), Egg ( OVO) and plant consumables. This diet excludes all animal products including dairy products egg, only plant consumables are present in the diet.Related Questions
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