AOS2 Flashcards
What are nutrients?
Substances are found in foods that the body requires for the growth and maintenance of body systems.
The 2 groups of nutrients.
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
What are macronutrients
Fuel sources used for energy production; are required in large amounts.
What are the 3 main macronutrients?
- Carbohydrates.
- Fats.
- Proteins.
What are micronutrients?
Generally not a fuel source for energy; required in small amounts.
Vitamins and Minerals.
Categories of micronutrients.
- Minerals (Calcium and Iron).
- Vitamins.
What are the main nutrients?
- Carbohydrates (including fibre)
- Protein
- Fats
- Vitamins, such as Vitamin D and B group vitamins
- Minerals, such as calcium, sodium and iron
- Water
What are carbohydrates?
Body’s preferred fuel source for energy production.
Carbohydrates Food Sources.
- Bread.
- Pasta.
- Cereal.
- Potatoes.
- Rice.
Carbohydrates effects on the body.
- Excess carbohydrates are stored as fats, which contributes to obesity.
- The body metabolises carbohydrates into glucose molecules; used for energy production.
1gm = 16kj of energy.
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
Complex and Simple.
Complex carbohydrates.
- Bread.
- Pasta.
- Rice.
- Vegetables.
Simple carbohydrates.
- Sugar/Glucose.
Complex carbohydrates are broken down into sugar or glucose.
Carbohydrates: Fibre; Function.
Travels through the digestive system acting like a cleaner.
- Promotes feelings of fullness.
- Lowers Cholesterol.
- Absorbs Water.
- Prevents Constipation.
Carbohydrates: Fibre, Food Sources.
- Bran.
- Wholemeal bread.
- Grains and Seeds.
- Fruit and Vegetables.
Protein function.
- Build, maintain and repair body cells.
- Secondary source for fuel production; used if not enough glucose.
- Excess stored as body fat.
- Assist with fighting off conditions such as cancer.
- 1g = 17kj of energy.
Protein Food Sources.
Dairy + Meats.
- Eggs.
- Milk.
- Cheese.
- Beef.
- Chicken.
- Seafood.
- Tofu.
- Brown rice.
Fat; Lipids.
- Fuel for energy.
- 1g = 37kj - energy dense.
- Required for the development and maintenance of cell membranes.
Fats; Monounsaturated.
“Good Fat.”
Lows density of lipoproteins (LDL) - Bad cholesterol.
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
Decrease the impact of impaired glucose regulation.
Monounsaturated food sources.
- Olive Oil.
- Canola Oil.
- Avocado.
- Nuts.
- Peanut butter.
Fats; Polyunsaturated Function.
2 types:
Omega 3.
Omega 6.
Lowers LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol.
Polyunsaturated food sources.
Omega 3:
- Fish
- Tuna.
- Sardines.
- Salmon.
Omega 6:
- Nuts.
- Seeds.
- Corn.
- Safflower.
- Soy oils.
Saturated fats function
Bad fats - increased LDL cholesterol production in liver.
Saturated fats; food sources.
- Fatty cuts of meat.
- Full cream milk.
- Cream.
- Cheese.
- Coconut milk.
- Fried takeaway.
- Baked goods.