Chapter 3, 4, 5 Flashcards
micronutrients
nutrients required in small amounts
- vitamins
- minerals
carbohydrates
provides a source or energy
pasta, rice, fruits
fibre
helps digestion
grains and seeds
fats
provide energy, insulates the body and protects it
- monounsaturated
- polyunsaturated: omega 3, omega 6
- saturated
- trans: pastries
water
hydrates body and has no nutritional value
calcium
required for hard tissue formation
milk, cream, cheese
iron
required for formation of haemoglobin
red meat, eggs
vitamin A
required for normal vision
healthy skin and hair
cell growth and development
vitamin C
required for building collagen
absorption of iron
vitamin D
required for absorption of calcium
B vitamins
required for metabolizing fuels for energy
Vitamin b12
dna synthesis
cell differentiation
process in which body cells take on their specialized function
production of soft tissue
- protein
- folate
- vit.C
- lipids
- vit.A
- Water
production of hard tissue
- protein
- vit.C
- vit. A
- Calcium
- Vit.D