What happens when energy intake is very low or when the diet provides insufficient amounts of carbohydrate?
Glucagon stimulates the production of ketones in the liver (ketogenesis). Ketones are formed by the breakdown of fatty acids. Ketones are then released as an alternative fuel source to the brain, heart, skeletal muscle, and kidney. Ketosis occurs when ketone production exceeds the rate of ketone use, resulting in the accumulation of ketones in the blood, which cause a variety of health complications.
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Of the 20 common amino acids, _____ are considered essential
1.11 2.10 3.9 4.8
Energy needs range from _____ kilocalories per kilogram for patients with respiratory failure due to the risk of excess carbon dioxide production
a. 15-20 b. 20-25 c. 25-35 d. 30-40
Matching
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. Obesity R. S. T. U. Atherosclerosis V. LDL cholesterol W. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels X. Familial hyperlipidemia Y. Transfatty acids