Exam 17: Metabolism and Nutrition

The conversion of proteins to fats is called gluconeogenesis.

The two key molecules in the metabolism and interconversion of carbohydrates,proteins,and fats are

What is the term for the anaerobic catabolism of glucose?

The most important function of carbohydrates in the body is to

The principal reaction that prepares fatty acids for use as energy is

Fiber and starch,both complex polysaccharides,provide the same number of calories per gram.

Vitamins C and K are fat-soluble vitamins.

Energy is used in the body for all of the following EXCEPT

Glucose may be converted to fat by the process of lipogenesis.

The process that forms glycogen from glucose is

Most of the heat that is lost from the body is lost by

What is the term for the reaction that breaks large molecules into smaller ones and releases energy?

According to American Heart Association guidelines,if your diet provides 2000 calories,then no more than _____ of the calories should be from fat.

What is the term for the process by which noncarbohydrate nutrient sources are converted to glucose?

The molecule that is produced as a result of beta oxidation is

What is the term for the inorganic substances that are needed by the body in small amounts?

If oxygen is present,pyruvic acid is converted to lactic acid,which enters the citric acid cycle.

Fats should be avoided in the diet.

More energy is produced by aerobic catabolism of glucose than by anaerobic catabolism of glucose.

All of the following are functions of proteins in the body EXCEPT