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18 Cards in this Set
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State the Big Ideas for Blood Sugar Regulation.
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#1: The primary organs that regulate blood sugar are: Pancreas Liver Adrenal Glands
#2: NEVER before in the history of mankind, have we had an emergency need to LOWER blood sugar. #3: Americans are inundating their bodies with sugar and refined carbohydrates. Average is at least 140 pounds of refined sugar in a year. 4. Reducing insulin surges through adjusting macronutrient ratios will help the body utilize fats and ketones for energy rather than glucose |
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Describe the interaction of the pancreas, liver, and adrenals for blood sugarregulation
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Pancreas: secretes insulin that allows glucose to enter into cells. alpha cells of the pancreas produce and secrete glucagon, which regulates blood sugar levels. Liver: stores glucose as glycogen, breaks down glycogen to make glucose, converts proteins into glucose adrenals: secretes cortisol: released when blood sugars are low, makes glucose from proteins and fats, increases blood sugar |
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Know processes of Gluconeogenesis |
making glucose from proteins and fats |
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glycogenolysis |
Glycogen Glucose = Glycogenolysis
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glycogenesis |
Glucose Glycogen = Glycogenesis
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Describe Blood Sugar hormones: Insulin, Glucagon, Cortisol and Epinephrine
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Cortisol increases blood glucose levels by telling the body to break down structures to release fat and protein into the blood. The fat and protein is then converted into glucose through gluconeogenesis. Adrenaline (Epinephrine): – Stimulates liver to convert glycogen back to glucose (glycogenolysis) for release into the bloodstream. – Stimulates the liver to produce glucose from proteins and fats (gluconeogenesis) and release it into the bloodstream. – Increases Heart Rate and Blood Pressure.
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Explain the damage caused to our bodies by Glycation and the blood sugarimpacts of a diet high in refined carbohydrates and low in fats and proteins.
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Glucose reacting with proteins resulting in “sticky proteins”. These proteins cannot be used by the cells for structure or communication to within the cell or to other cells. This process is accelerated by elevated blood sugar levels. The proteins covered in sticky sugar become cross-linked and begin to harden.
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hypoglycemia |
Use of high glycemic snacks or chronic snacking Use of caffeine or nicotine to suppress cravings Eating sweets instead of meals Lack of fat and protein and fiber in meals Easily Irritable Highly fluctuating energy
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insulin resistance |
Refers to a state in which insulin receptor sites become unresponsive to the binding of insulin. Down Regulation of Insulin because of excessive exposure to Insulin. Glycation where sugar is sticking to the proteins of the cell membrane affecting cell membranes ability to receive signal from Insulin.
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type 1 and type 2 diabetes |
Type 1: body does not produce insulin, from childhood. This is caused by destruction of Beta Cells of the Pancreas by a virus or auto antibody attack. Type 2: Loss of Beta Cells function of the Pancreas caused from chronic prolonged demands of high insulin output as a result of high glycemic diet and stress. Type 2 Non-Insulin dependent Diabetes have elevated levels of blood sugar because of Insulin Resistance (cells of body have become non responsive to insulin.) |
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Describe how to evaluate a Sugar Burning Metabolizer vs. a Fat BurningMetabolizer.
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Our metabolisms were designed to be energized by fats and glucose (primarily fat). Fat burning, using fat for energy, is the normal and preferred metabolic state of the human body. Our culture is primarily living off the energy of glucose. Sugar Burning Metabolizing turns off our Fat Burning Metabolism.
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fat burning |
A Sugar-Burning Metabolizer can’t effectively access stored fat for energy. Those who primarily burn sugar for energy can’t effectively access dietary fat for energy. A sugar-burner depends on a “kindling wood”, quick burning source of energy. A Sugar-Burning Metabolizer will burn through glycogen fairly quickly during exercise. Signs and Symptoms of a Sugar-Burning Metabolizer: – Less able to be satiated – Insistent hunger – Impaired beta-oxidation of fat – Increased carbohydrate cravings and intake – Difficulty burning fat for weight loss
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State the Big Ideas for Fatty Acids
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1. Healthy Fatty Acid deficiency is epidemic: Musculoskeletal issues Endocrine issues Cardiovascular issues Immune issues Allergies, Skin problems Depression, etc… 2. Inflammation can be effectively managed with nutritional therapy, therefore reducing healing time.
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Name the two fatty acids that are essential to the body.
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There are two polyunsaturated fats absolutely essential to the body: – Linoleic Acid (LA) – Omega 6 – Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA) – Omega 3
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List 4 Roles of fats in the body.
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Provide a source of energy. Are important in the make up of cell membranes. Are necessary for healthy liver function: building healthy cholesterol and bile. Are required for the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K.
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Explain the impacts of a diet low in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to thehealing process
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PG1 and PG4- anti-inflammatory |
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Identify the three primary cofactors you need to consider when balancingprostaglandin formation.
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To control inflammatory function, the body needs the ability to both inflame and antiinflame. – The body inflames to heal before it antiinflames. There are three groups of prostaglandins that control this process: – Anti-inflammatory: PG1 and PG3 – Pro-inflammatory: PG2
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prostaglandin formation cofactors: |
Cofactors: • Proper Digestion • Proper Liver Function • Enzymes (including Delta-6-Desaturase) • Amino Acids • Vitamin B6 • Magnesium • Zinc
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