N8.1-8.2 Energy Balance and kcals

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What is the major site of gluconeogenesis?

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Liver

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Calculate the % of energy (in kcals) contributed by protein in a bean burrito with cheese (55 grams carbohydrate, 15 grams protein, and 12 grams fat)

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15.4%

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Wanting to eat an apple is a demonstration of:

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Appetite

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Appetite is best described as...

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the absence of fullness and the anticipation of food reward.

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Satiety is best described as...

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the process that leads to a decline in hunger, an increase in fullness after the completion of a meal and the inhibition of further eating.

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What is energy balance?

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The relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure.

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Define kcals.

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Kilocalories, a unit of measurement for energy in food.

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What role does the liver play in energy metabolism?

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The liver regulates blood glucose levels and is a major site for gluconeogenesis.

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What is the difference between appetite and hunger?

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Appetite is the desire to eat, while hunger is the physiological need for food.

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How do macronutrients contribute to energy intake?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide energy in the form of kcals.