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Nutrition and Metabolism

Nutrition and Metabolism. Metabolism. All of the chemical reactions that occur in cells Reactants substances that participate in chemical reactions Products substances that are formed in a chemical reaction Metabolic pathways A series of reactions

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Nutrition and Metabolism

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  1. Nutrition and Metabolism

  2. Metabolism • All of the chemical reactions that occur in cells • Reactants • substances that participate in chemical reactions • Products • substances that are formed in a chemical reaction • Metabolic pathways • A series of reactions • Begins with a specific reactant and through multiple steps, produces an end product • Each step is catalyzed by a specific enzyme • More efficient for capturing metabolic energy • Rather than releasing it all in one step

  3. Metabolism cont’d • Enzymes • Protein molecule which functions as a catalyst to speed up rate of chemical reaction • Reactants in an enzymatic reaction are called substrates

  4. Digestive Enzymes - Overview • Hydrolytic Reactions • Substrate interacts with water and results in the decomposition of that substrate. • Break macromolecules to monomers • Must have optimum pH for activity • Maintains shape of molecule • Specific for substrate

  5. Major Digestive enzymes • Salivary amylase • Catalyzes the reaction starch + H2O  maltose • Starch hydrolyzed to dissaccharides • Occurs in the mouth • Pepsin • Catalyzes the reaction protein + H2O  peptides • Pepsinogen activated to pepsin by pH<2 • Occurs in the stomach in presence of HCl

  6. Major Digestive enzymes cont’d. • Pancreatic amylase • Catalyzes the reaction starch + H2O  maltose • Occurs in duodenum • pH in duodenum is slightly basic from sodium bicarbonate • Optimal pH for pancreatic amylase • Completes digestion of starches to dissaccharides

  7. Major Digestive enzymes cont’d. • Trypsin • Catalyzes the reaction protein + H2O  peptides • Occurs in duodenum • Produced by pancreas as trypsinogen- inactive • Activated in duodenum by enterokinase • Lipase • Catalyzes the reaction fats + H2O  glycerol + 3 fatty acids • Emulsification by bile salts occurs first • Occurs in duodenum • Glycerol and fatty acids absorbed into villi • Rejoined and packaged as lipoproteins • absorbed into lacteals

  8. Major Digestive enzymes cont’d. • Peptidases • Catalyze reaction peptides + H2O  amino acids • Occurs in small intestine • Absorbed into villi • Maltase • Catalyzes reaction maltose + H2O  2 Glucose • Occurs in small intestine • Each dissaccharide has its own enzyme • Lack of any one of these can cause illness • Lactose intolerance - lack of lactase enzyme

  9. Major Digestive enzymes cont’d. • Table 14.3

  10. Digestive Enzymes – Conditions Required • Environmental conditions must be optimum • Warm temperature • Most function well at normal body temperature • Correct pH • Each enzyme has its own optimal pH • Most function at near neutral pH • Some exceptions • Ex: pepsinogen requires acidic pH

  11. Digestion experiment • Fig. 14.12

  12. Nutrition • Science of foods and nutrients • Nutrient- component of food that performs physiological function • All body functions depend on proper nutrition • Food Guide • Guides food choices to fulfill nutritional needs • Guidelines change as nutritionists gain information… not a pyramid anymore!

  13. Nutrition - Food guide

  14. Nutrition - Guidelines • Its just chemistry! • Balance energy input with energy output to maintain weight • Eat a variety of foods • Our bodies require ALL the different types of nutrients for different things! • A balanced healthy diet provides all the nutrients and vitamins you need! • Drink lots of water! • All those enzyme pathways need water… DRINK IT! • Cells are 70-80% water

  15. Nutrition - Guidelines • A healthy diet • You still need fat! • A moderate total fat intake low in saturated fats and cholesterol • Protein!!! • Vegetarians need to be especially careful! • Sources include poultry, fish, plants • Choose whole foods • Fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes, • Provides fiber and complex carbs • Avoid Processed foods • “white” breads and pasta’s refined carbs • Canned goods - salt and sodium

  16. Nutrients: Carbohydrates • Primary energy source • Glucose • Most readily available energy source • Body cells can use fatty acids for energy • Brain cells can ONLY use glucose • Complex carbohydrates • Gradually broken down to glucose • Contain fiber • Insoluble fiber-may protect against cancer • Soluble fiber-combines with bile acids and cholesterol

  17. Nutrients: Carbohydrates cont’d • Simple sugars • High glycemic index-elevate blood sugar rapidly • Pancreas releases overload of insulin • Sugar taken up rapidly- hunger returns • Could lead to insulin resistance

  18. Reducing high glycemic index carbohydrates • Table 14.4

  19. Nutrients: Proteins • Functions • Growth and development • Regulate metabolism • Can be energy source • Used to make structural proteins • Muscle, hair, skin, nails

  20. Nutrients: Proteins cont’d • Synthesis of other proteins • Hemoglobin • Plasma proteins • Enzymes • Hormones • Synthesis of body proteins • Requires all 20 amino acids • 8 must be supplied in diet-essential amino acids • Remaining 12 can be synthesized by the body

  21. Nutrients: Proteins cont’d. • Complete proteins • Contain all 20 amino acids • Eggs, meat, milk • Incomplete proteins • Proteins of plant origin • Each lacks at least essential amino acids • Vegetarians must combine plant protein sources • Complementary Proteins • Legumes with grains-provides all 20 amino acids

  22. Complementary proteins • Table 14.5

  23. Nutrients: Proteins cont’d. • Amino acids are not stored • Must take in daily supply • Too high intake of protein can be harmful • Deamination of amino acids produces urea • Urea excretion requires water • Dehydration especially if individual is exercising • Can also cause calcium loss • Some protein foods also are high in saturated fats • Red meat • Can lead to cardiovascular disease

  24. Nutrients: Lipids • Energy storage • Saturated fats • Solids at room temperature • Animal origin • Exceptions: palm oil, coconut oil • Associated with cardiovascular disease • Trans fatty acids are worst • Hydrogenated unsaturated fatty acids • May reduce ability to clear cholesterol

  25. Nutrition: Lipids cont’d • Unsaturated fats • Oils have percentage of mono- and polyunsaturated fats • Polyunsaturated oils contain essential fatty acids • Linoleic and linolenic acid • Omega-3 fatty acids • Double bond in third position • Especially protective against heart disease • Cold water fish, flax seed oil

  26. Nutrition: Lipids cont’d. • Fats that cause disease • Plaques- form in arteries • Contain cholesterol and saturated fats • Cholesterol • Carried in blood by low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) • LDL-”bad” cholesterol- transports from liver to cells • HDL- “good” cholesterol-transports to liver to make bile salts • Trans-fats • In commercially packaged foods • Linked to diabetes melitis and heart disease

  27. Reducing certain lipids • Table 14.6

  28. Nutrition: Vitamins • Coenzymes • organic molecules that are required by certain enzymes to carry out catalysis • Deficiencies produce specific symptoms • Cofactors • inorganic substances that are required for, or increase the rate of, catalysis • 13 vitamins • Fat soluble- A,D,E,K • Water soluble- remaining 9

  29. Nutrition: Vitamins cont’d • Antioxidants • Vitamins C,E, and A • Defend against free radicals • Molecules responsible for aging and tissue damage • Cell metabolism generates free radicals • O2- and OH- • Bind to DNA, proteins to stabilize • Cause cell damage

  30. Nutrition: Vitamins cont’d • Vitamin D • Converted in skin to active form by UV light • Further modification in kidneys and liver • Becomes calcitrol • Promotes calcium absorption from intestines • Deficiency causes ricketts

  31. Fat-soluble vitamins • Table 14.7

  32. Nutrition: Minerals • Major minerals • Body contains more than 5 grams • Constituents of cells • Structural components • Trace minerals • Body contains less than 5 grams • Components of larger molecules • Iron- part of hemoglobin • Iodine- part of thyroxine • Zinc, copper, selenium-components of enzymes

  33. Minerals in the body • Fig. 14.17

  34. Nutrition: Minerals cont’d. • Calcium • Deficiency causes osteoporosis • Osteoclasts more active than osteoblasts • Bones become porous • Fracture easily • Calcium intake can slow bone loss • Requirements • Men and premenopausal women-1000 mg/day • Postmenopausal women-1300 mg/day • Smoking, excess caffeine increase risk • Vitamin D is essential companion to calcium

  35. Nutrition: Minerals cont’d. • Sodium • Requirement is 500 mg/day • Average intake in US is 4000-5000 mg/day • May be linked to hypertension • Only is naturally occurring in diet • added in processing • added as table salt

  36. Reducing dietary sodium • Table 14.10

  37. Nutrition: Eating Disorders • Obesity • Body weight 20% above normal • 28% women and 10% men in US are obese • Hormonal, metabolic, and social factors • May be linked to lack of leptin- satiety hormone • Behavior modification is usual treatment • Avoid cycle of gaining and losing weight

  38. Nutrition: Eating Disorders cont’d • Bulimia Nervosa • Can coexist with obesity or anorexia • Binging and purging-damage from vomiting • Overly concerned about body shape and weight • Can damage kidneys and cause fatal arrhythmias • Psychotherapy and medication are treatments

  39. Recognizing Bulemia • Fig. 14.19

  40. Nutrition: Eating Disorders cont’d • Anorexia Nervosa • Morbid fear of gaining weight • Athletes at risk • Distorted self-image • All symptoms of starvation • Low blood pressure • Constant chilliness • Irregular heartbeat • Can result in death • Force-feeding and psychotherapy are critical

  41. Recognizing anorexia nervosa • Fig. 14.20

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