Chapter 1: Nutrition Flashcards

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Protein is composed of ___ elements:

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4

- Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (CHON)

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These four elements make up units called:

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Amino acids

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Protein is made up of a number of amino acids joined together by:

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Peptide links to form chains

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These protein chains are broken….

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Down during the digestion of food, freeing each amino acid so that it can be absorbed into the bloodstream to provide nourishment to the body

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5
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RDA of protein is:

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1g of protein to every kg of body weight

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Animal protein (HBV):

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Eg 1. Meat, fish, milk

Eg 2. Eggs, cheese, yogurt

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Vegetable protein (LBV):

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Eg 1. Peas, beans, lentils

Eg 2. Nuts, cereals

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8
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Functions of Protein:

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1) the growth of all body cells
2) the repair of all worn out or damaged cells
3) the production of hormones, enzymes and antibodies
- which are all required to keep the body healthy

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9
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Fats are also called:

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Lipids

  • they are referred to as fats when they are solid at room temperature
  • eg. Butter, lard
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10
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They are ____ when they are liquid at room temperature

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Oils

- eg. Corn oil, olive oil

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Fats contain ____ elements

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3

- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (CHO)

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12
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What are the the elements of fat made up of:

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They are made up of glycerol and 3 fatty acids

- during digestion the glycerol is separated from the fatty acids

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13
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Animal fat is:

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Saturated fat

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14
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Vegetable fat is:

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Unsaturated fat

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15
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Animal fat (sat fat):

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Eg 1. Butter, lard, cheese

Eg 2. Meat, oily fish, eggs, cream

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16
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Vegetable fat (unsat fat):

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Eg 1. Cooking oils, margarine

Eg 2. Nuts, cereals

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17
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Functions of fats:

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1) production of heat and energy in the body
2) the protection of delicate organs
3) to delay hunger
4) to add flavour

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18
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Carbohydrates come from:

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Plants foods only

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19
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Carbohydrates are made of ___ elements:

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3

- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (CHO)

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20
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These carbohydrate elements are organised into:

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Simple sugar units

- eg. Glucose

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21
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All carbohydrates are made up of one or more:

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Sugar units

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22
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Carbohydrates can be divided into ____ groups:

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3

- sugar, starch, cellulose

23
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Sugar examples:

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Eg. Cakes, jam, honey, biscuits, sugar, soft drinks

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Starch examples:

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  • potatoes, cereals, bread, nuts
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Cellulose examples:
- fruit, vegetables, cereals, seeds, nuts
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Functions of carbohydrates:
1) supplies the body with heat and energy 2) insulates the body and prevents heat loss 3) helps the digestion of food
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The body needs vitamins in:
Very small amounts
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Fat soluble vitamins:
- A, D, E, K
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Water soluble vitamins:
- B, C
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Vitamin A
- fat - oily fish, eggs - Good eyesight, growth - lack will cause retarded growth
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Vitamin D
- fat - oily fish, eggs - healthy bones, healthy teeth - lack will cause rickets, tooth decay
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Vitamin E
- fat - nuts, cereals, seeds - healthy skin - lack will cause nothing (rare)
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Vitamin K
- green vegetables, milk, cheese - normal blood clot - lack will cause in normal blood clot
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Vitamin B
- water - meat, fish, eggs, milk - controls the release of energy - healthy nervous system - lack can cause retarded growth, tiredness
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Vitamin C
- fruit, vegetables - general health, healthy gums - lack can cause scurvy
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Minerals are needed in:
Small amounts
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Minerals needed in small amounts are known as:
Trace minerals
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Minerals: calcium
``` Sources - milk, cheese,green vegetables Functions - healthy bones and teeth Deficiencies - rickets in children - osteoporosis - dental decay ```
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Minerals: phosphorous
``` Sources - most foods, cheese, oatmeal, eggs Functions - helps to form strong bones and teeth Deficiencies - unlikely because found in most foods ```
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Minerals: Iron
``` Sources - read meat, liver, kidneys Functions - to form haemoglobin in red blood cells Deficiencies - anaemia ```
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Minerals: iodine
Sources - sea fish, seaweed, vegetables grown near the sea Functions - produces thyroxine which helps control metabolism Deficiencies - goitre, abnormal metabolism
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Minerals: fluorine
``` Sources - water Functions - helps prevent tooth decay Deficiencies - tooth decay ```
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Minerals: sodium
Sources - all salty foods, bacon, peanuts, crackers Functions - found in all body fluids
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Osteoporosis
As you age your bones become thinner and become brittle
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Hypervitaminosis
When too much vitamin A and D build up in the body (very rare)
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Anaemia
- Results from shortage of iron | - symptoms include: tiredness, breathlessness, lack of energy, dizziness, headache
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1g of protein = 1g of carbohydrates = 1g of fat =
4 kcals 4 kcals 9 kcals
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The basic amount of energy is known as
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
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Individual energy requirements:
- age - size - occupation - gender - pregnancy - climate
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Nutrition is the:
Nutrition is the study of food
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Macronutrients
Nutrients required in large amounts
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Micronutrients
Nutrients required in small amounts
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RDA
Recommended dietary allowance
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Normal body temperature
37*C