BIOL 1107 1nd Edition Lecture 8 Outline of Last Lecture I. pH and BiologyII. pH in the Human BodyIII. BufferOutline of Current LectureI. Obesity & DietsII. Zero Calorie FoodsIII. Good Carbs vs. Bad CarbsIV. Functions of fat and its importanceCurrent LectureI. Obesity & DietsMedical expenditure- $147 billion per yearDiseases related to obesity: Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, etc.Diets: fad diets & commercial dietsFad diets- paleo, Alkin’s (low carbs), gluten-free (for people with Celiac disease), liquid diet, raw food diet (consists of fruits and vegetables)Commercial diets- ones you pay for; weight watchers, nutrisystem, Jenny CraigII. Zero Calorie Foods (Myth)Food that takes more calories to digest than it givesBroccoli- high in fiber but not exactly a 0-calorie foodIII. Good Carbs vs. Bad CarbsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Is sugar really bad? High fructose corn syrup = 55% fructose and 45% glucoseFructose in body goes straight to the liver and tells your body to store fat. 4 calories = 1 gram of carb9 calories = 1 gram of fatIV. Functions of fat and its importanceFunctions:’- storing energy- structure of membranes- cushion organs- hormones (testosterone, estradiol)What is trans fat?Why not go totally fat-free?Because you will get: dry skin, eczema, low energy, impairment of kidney function, slow would or infection healing, vision or learning problems, etc.Sources of good fat: oil, fish, vegetable oil, nuts,
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