Exam Prep: Energy metabolism and energy balance

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law of conservation of energy

total energy of universe is constant

energy can't be created or destroyed

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what can happen to energy

It can be stored or transferred

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system

part of universe being observed

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surroundings

everything else in universe

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universe

system and surroundings

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1st law of thermodynamics

any change in energy of system is accompanied by an equal and opposite change in energy of surroundings

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delta E system =

- Delta E surroundings

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energy intake =

Total energy expenditure

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system internation units

standardized terms for measurement of energy, force, work, and power

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work

force x distance

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joules

newtons per meter

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joule

SI unit for work and energy

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US energy content

kilocalories

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1 kilocalorie

4.184 kilojoules

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power

work/time

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watts

J/sec

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watt

SI unit of power

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what is used to measure work and power

ergometers

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types of ergometers

bench step, cycle and treadmill

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what kind of reaction is respiration

combustion

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aerobic respiration

electron transfer to oxygen

oxygen reduced to water with concomitant

coupled ion translocation

generation of an electrochemical gradient

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almost all of the reactions in the body are

exothermic

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how does a bomb calorimeter work

sample of food burned

with oxygen

amount of heat released = temp rise

represents amount of energy in food sample

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example of direct measure

calorimetric chamber

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calorimetric chamber

closed system

water jacket

heat measured

how much water they manage to warm by 1 degree

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what does indirect calorimetry measure

respiratory gases

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during indirect calorimetry what happens to air flow and respiratory gas samples

continuously obtained and accurately analysed by gas analysers

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what is derived from the measurements of indirect calorimetry

oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced

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what variables do we measure and control in indirect calorimetry

O2 and CO2 content of air going in and air expired

volume of air expired over time

temp, pressure, humidity, water vapor pressure

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RER

VCO2/VO2

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what does RQ reflect

gas exchange at level of tissues

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doubly labelled water step 1

O18 rapidly exchanges between oxygen in water and CO2

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doubly labelled water step 2

oxygen recycled as water or CO2

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doubly labelled water step 3

hydrogen leaves body mainly as water

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doubly labelled water step 4

CO2 exhaled

O18 declines

2H stuck in water

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doubly labelled water step 5

difference in turnover rate = measure of production rate for CO2

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doubly labelled water step 6

gauge loss by taking saliva sample at day 14 and measuring ratio of water isotopes

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doubly labelled water step 7

measures EE over prior 14 days not day to day

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assumptions of indirect calorimetry

all O2 used to oxidize biodegradable fuel

all CO2 evolved is recovered

gas exchange non-acidotic, steady state, conditions

no time delay for evolution of CO2

unaccounted for energy loss is minor

error in caloric equivalents for weight loss/gain or O2, CO2 and N

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HR-VO2 limitations

depends on persons endurance

intra-individual variability

flat slope of relationship at low expenditure

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what is the solution to endurance capacity variance in HR-VO2

individual calibration curves

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what kind of external factors cause intra individual variability

emotion, posture and environment

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what is an accelerometer

small device that measures

- total volume of PA

- sedentary behavior

- time spent in different intensities

- EE

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what does an accelerometer measure

acceleration

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advantages of accelerometer

easy to use

applicable to children and wide range of adults

long data store

identifies non-wear

multiple placement sites

captures low movement and sedentary periods

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disadvantages of accelerometer

some activities not captured

don't inform on body posture

participant burden

water resistant

requires software

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how do 2 people of the same weight have different REE

RMR will be higher in the person with a higher fat-free mass

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greater mass =

greater TEE

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most TEE is made up of what

REE

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how to determine Free fat mass

fat and water only images

from axially acquired T1-weighted whole-body MRI gradient echo sequence using 2 point dixon technique

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Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

area between energy expenditure and basal metabolic curves

diet induced thermogenesis

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how is TEF measured

via indirect calorimetry

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what percentage of total energy intake is TEF

10%

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what things affect TEF

insulin resistance and obesity

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TEF of glucose infusions is blunted in what type of men

insulin resistant

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what are principal factors in regulation of TEF

insulin sensitivity and abdominal adiposity

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what is better in habitual exercisers than in sedentary persons

the SNS responsiveness and TEF after during beta-AR stimulation

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other factors that affect TEF

age decreases it

physical activity increases it

greater meal size increases it

meal comp

meal timing

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what is the result of elevated blood concentration of FFAs

lipotoxicity and ectopic deposition of lipids in other tissues

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what is critical for maintaining normal blood levels in muscles

efficient uptake and oxidation of FFAs

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during constant load physical activity when is it easier to achieve steady state oxygen consumption

at lower, submaximal intensities

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what is the result of higher intensities during constant load physical activity

it takes longer to achieve steady state oxygen consumption

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cross over concept

shift from fat to CHO metabolism as exercise intensity increases

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if the desire is to maximize fat oxidation

exercise should maximize total amount of fat oxidized

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improved insulin sensitivity results in

improved fat oxidation

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combination of resistance and aerobic exercise

reduction of insulin resistance and functional limitation

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EPOC

excess post-exercise oxygen consumption

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EPOC is the result of

elevated oxygen consumption and metabolism at rest after exercise as the body tries to reach pre-exercise state

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benefits of regular exercise

increased FA ox, mitochondrial density

increased activity of enzymes in TCA and uptake, transport and ox of FA

increased lipolytic responsiveness to catecholamines

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benefits of high-intensity exercise

REE increase 5-20%

increase EPOC and post-prandial O2 after exercise

suppress appetite

increase carb preference

increase EE over time period

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BAT is inversely associated with

% body fat in humans

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how much BAT in people

200g

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why is there lots of potential BAT

it's resistant to activation

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if BAT were active all day

may increase EE but not to level that'll decrease weight

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BAT function

preserve core temp not burn calories

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challenge of putative BAT activators

being effective under conditions other than cold exposure

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oxygen consumption of shivering thermogenesis

5X BMR

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how does shivering thermogenesis function

activate primary motor centre of posterior hypothalamus

causes muscle firbres to contract involuntarily

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why does shivering produce heat

as no net work is performed

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what is the consequence of long periods of shivering

muscle fatigue

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what is the result of administering propranolol

decreased VO2 consumption after cold exposure by 26% no change in shivering

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as propranolol inhibits NST response

decrease in EE interpreted to reflect extent of NST in non-blocked status

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protein turnover

degradation of proteins into AA and resynth of new proteins

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what part of EE in an organism is protein turnover responsible

15-20% BMR

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NEAT

non-exercise activity thermogenesis

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how much does NEAT vary daily

2000kcal

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NEAT is important in what

human fat gain and obesity

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NEAT is underpinned by

profound and subtle biology

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NEAT is central to what

obesity epidemic

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adolescent exposure to low dose THC disrupts what

energy balance and adipose organ homeostasis in adulthood

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RED-S duration

chronic or acutely severe

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what can cause RED-S in athletes

LEA

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when does RED-S arise

insufficient EI consumption to support daily EEE

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what does RED-S lead to

various physiological and psychological dysfunctions

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metabolic flexibility in healthy metabolically normal persons

rapid and complete substrate switching occurs

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metabolic flexibility in obese, pre-obese and post-obese individuals

blunted substrate switching from low to high fat burning capacity

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metabolic inflexibility in pima indians

24H RQ was a family trait

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metabolic inflexibility in caucasians

24H RQ 32% heritable

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diet quality impact on energy balance in order

fruits, non-starchy vegetables, nuts, yogurt, fish, seeds

starches or sugars

meats, cheese, and eggs,

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metabolic healthy obesity

expansion of total FM doesn't necessarily translate to metabolic abnormalities

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