Ch 1 Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Provide energy for body
Minimal carbohydrate intake
130 g
Distribution range for carbohydrates
45-65%
Monosaccharides
Simple carbs
Glucose (corn syrup)
fructose (fruit)
Galactose (milk)
Disaccharides
Simple carbs
Sucrose (table sugar)
lactose (milk sugar)
maltose (malt sugar)
Polysaccharides
Complex carbs
Starch (grains, legumes, root vegetables)
fiber (whole grains, fruits, veg)
Glycogen
Total fiber AI
25 g/day women
38 g/day men
DRI
Dietary reference intake
RDA
Recommended dietary allowance
EAR
Estimated average requirement
AI
Adequate intake
UL
Tolerable upper intake level
Complete proteins
Animal sources and soy
Complementary proteins
Incomplete when eaten alone
Equivalent to a complete protein
Functions of protein
Tissue building
Nitrogen and water balance
Backup energy
RDA protein
.8 g/kg
Proteins ADMR
10-35%
PEM
Underconsumption of protein
Kwashiorkor and marasmus
Vegans
Lack B12
Does not naturally occur in plants
Types of fats
Saturated
Unsaturated
Essential
Saturated fats
Solid at room temp
Animal sources
Unsaturated fats
Monosaturated and polysaturated
Plant sources
Essential fatty acids
Omega 6 and omega 3
Blood clotting, BP, inflamm response
ADMR fats
20-35%
Cholesterol
200-300 mg/day
Water soluble vitamins
C and B
Fat soluble vitamins
A
D
E
K
Vitamin C deficiency
Scurvy
Hemorrhagic disease
Painful limbs/joints
Weak bones
Swollen gums/ loose teeth