biological molecules/diet Flashcards
starch made from?
simple sugars
what is glycogen made from
simple sugars
what is protein made from
amino acids
what is lipids made from
from fatty acids and glycerol
what should a balanced diet include
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre
function and source of carbohydrates
fuel for respiration
bread
function and source of proteins
growth and repair of cells and tissues
meat, eggs
function/source of lipids
store of energy and insulation
butter, avocados
function/source of iron
from part of haemoglobin which binds to oxygen
red meat
deficiency from low iron
anaemia
function/source of calcium
form bones and teeth
milk, dairy
deficiency from low calcium
rickets
function/source of vit a
surface protection of the eye, liver or carrots
function/source of vit c
cells and tissues to stick together
fruit and veg
function/source of vit d
absorb calcium and phosphate ions from food
oily fish