Appendix
Image Resources
Carbohydrate Structures
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/sugarTypes1.php
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/sugarTypes2.php
Protein Structures
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/protein.php
Triglycerides and Phospholipids
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/garland_PDFs/Panel_2.04a.pdf
HDL and LDL http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2007/08/01/health/adam/19279HDLandLDL.html
Blood Glucose and Insulin
http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/Web2007/AtkinsBeware_files/image002.jpg
Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Tables
| Desirable | Low Risk | High Risk | |
| Total Cholesterol | Less than 200 mg/dL | 200 - 239 mg/dL | Greater than 240 mg/dL |
| Optimal | Near Optimal-Above Optimal | Borderline High | High | Very High | |
| LDL | Less than 100 mg/dL | 100-129 mg/dL | 130-159 mg/dL | 160-189 mg/dL | 190 mg/dL and above |
| High Risk | Normal | Optimal | |
| HDL for man | Less than 40 mg/dL | 40 to 50 mg/dL | 60 mg/dL and above |
| HDL for woman | Less than 50 mg/dL | 50 to 60 mg/dL | 60 mg/dL and above |
| Normal | Borderline High | High | Very High | |
| Triglyceride Levels | Less than 150 mg/dL | 150-199 mg/dL | 200-499 mg/dL | 500 mg/dL and above |
Related Virginia Standards of Learning for Biology
BIO.3 The student will investigate and understand the chemical and biochemical principles essential for life. Key concepts include
- the structure and function of macromolecules;
- the nature of enzymes; and
- the capture, storage, transformation, and flow of energy through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration
BIO.5The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria, monerans (eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals including humans. Key concepts include
- how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms;
- comparison of their metabolic activities;
- analyses of their responses to the environment;
- maintenance of homeostasis;
- human health issues, human anatomy, body systems, and life functions
Related National Standards 9-12
CONTENT STANDARD A: All Students should develop the abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understandings about scientific inquiry
CONTENT STANDARD B: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding of
- Structure of atoms
- Structure and properties of matter
- Chemical reactions
- Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
- Interactions of energy and matter
CONTENT STANDARD C: All students should develop understanding of
- Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
CONTENT STANDARD F: As a result of activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of
- Personal and community health
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