Focus Figure Protein Digestion Overview How do proteins in f…

Focus Figure Protein Digestion Overview How do proteins in food become body proteins? First, food proteins are dismantled into individual amino acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. In addition to absorbing amino acids from foods, the body is also able to recycle amino acids from proteins already present in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks used to construct proteins, but they can also be converted to carbohydrates, fat, or energy depending on the needs of the body Review focus figure and  the processes involved in the digestion and absorption of proteins. Then complete the following activities. Focus Figure Protein Digestion.pdf

Metabolic Response to FASTING Stored triglycerides are an im…

Metabolic Response to FASTING Stored triglycerides are an important source of energy during fasting. As fasting is prolonged, the body adapts to use this form of energy in different ways. Which of the following statements correctly describes lipid metabolism during the fasting state?

After a stressful day at work, Lucy enjoys watching TV in th…

After a stressful day at work, Lucy enjoys watching TV in the evenings. Even if she has already eaten dinner and feels full, Lucy typically consumes snack foods (e.g., chips, cookies, and ice cream) while she watches TV. What is driving Lucy to eat these snack foods? (See Chapter 3 in your textbook if you need to review these concepts!)