Chapter 5: Nutritional Consideration Flashcards
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbs, fats, proteins, water, vitamins, minerals
What are nutrient-dense foods?
Foods that supply adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in relation to caloric value
What are monosaccharides and disaccharides?
Mono: single sugars (fruit, syrup, honey), disach: 2 monosacch (milk sugar, table sugar)…carbs.
What is the difference between simple & complex carbs? Polysaccharides are which?
Simple: monosacch… (sugar)
Complex: disacch (starch and most forms of fiber) - polysacch are a combination of both monosaccharides and disaccharides.
What is the recommended caloric intake % for CHO, FAT, PRO?
CHO: 55-60% of total caloric intake…FAT: 40-50%…PRO: 15-20%
What is glycolysis?
The process that breaks down glucose to produce energy…extra glucose to fat
What is the difference between soluble & insoluble fiber?
Soluble: bind to cholesterol passing through digestive tract & prevent its absorption, can reduce blood cholesterol levels
Where do unsaturated fats come from? Saturated? Which are liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated: from plants, liquid @ room temp…saturated: from animal sources
5% of fats are phospholipids & sterols. Which is the best known sterol?
Cholesterol is the best known sterol
What benefits come from omega-3 fatty acids? Where can you find them?
Reduce the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, & hypertension…found in cold-water fish
What is the recommended intake of cholesterol?
Less than 300mg per day
What is the difference between complete & incomplete proteins?
Complete are high quality proteins from animal foods with all the essential amino acids…incomplete proteins are proteins that do not contain all the essential AAs, from plants
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A/D/E/K, found in fatty portions of foods and oil
Function of vitamin A? Some reliable sources of vitamin A?
Vitamin A maintains skin & cells that line the inside of the body, bone, & tooth development, growth, vision in dim light. Sources: liver, milk, egg yolk, deep green & yellow veggies & fruits
Function & sources of vitamin C?
Function: formation & maintenance of connective tissue, tooth/bone formation, immune function AKA absorbic acid, Adverse: kidney stones, diarrhea
Sources: fruits & veggies
Function & sources of vitamin D?
Function: normal bone growth & development
Sources: sunlight, fortified dairy, eggs, fish liver oils