Digestion/Nutrients Flashcards

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Protein

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Build, maintains and repairs body cells. Eg. Meat, eggs

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Carbohydrates

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Provide fuel for energy. Eg. Pasta, bread, rice

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3
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Fibre

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Acts to reduce the amount of glucose absorbed by the digestive system (type of carb) Eg. Grains and seeds

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4
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Good fats

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Monounsaturated (10%) and polyunsaturated (5%)

Reduce levels of cholesterol. Eg. Avocado

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5
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Bad fats

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Saturated (9%) and trans (1%)

Increase cholesterol levels in blood. Eg. Cakes

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6
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Water

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No nutritional values

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Calcium

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Builds bones and hard tissue

Eg. Milk, cheese, yoghurt

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Phosphorus

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Works with calcium as a hardening agent for bones

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9
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Sodium

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Excess sodium causes calcium to be excreted in the urine. Eg. Salt

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10
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Iron

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Essential part of blood. Eg. Meat chicken

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11
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Vitamin A

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Required for cell division.

Eg carrots

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12
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Vitamin D

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Absorption of calcium from the intestines to the blood stream. Eg. Fish

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13
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B group vitamins

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Essential in converting fuel into energy. Eg. Vegemite

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14
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Folate

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Essential for growth an development

Eg. Citrus fruit

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15
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Metabolism

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BMR

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Excretion

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Removal of waste from the body

17
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Absorption

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Transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into the blood stream

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Bolas

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Chewed up food and saliva

19
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Sphincters

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Round bits of muscle that can be involuntary or voluntary

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Simple carbs

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Complex carbs

22
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6 categories of nutrients

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Carbs protein fats water vitamins minerals

23
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One gram of carbohydrates produces

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16 kg of energy

24
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Protein can Enhance the physical development of youth because,

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It’s builds soft tissues like organs and muscle

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BMR
The amount of energy needed to sustain life (organs functions, glands excreting, nerves responding.)
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How much energy expenditure is BMR?
70% the other 30% is activity
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Factors that influence BMR
Age, growth, weather, body type, body size, gender, dieting
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Age
BMR decreases as an individual gets older
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Growth
People who are growing (youth) need for energy
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Body size
Larger people have a higher BMR because they have a bigger surface area
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Body type
Muscle requires a high BMR compared to fat
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Gender
Males tend to have a higher BMR
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Weather
Body has to work harder to maintain body temperatures
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Percentage of diet
Carbs: 55% Protein: 20% Fats: 25 %