Food And Nutrients Flashcards
1
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Carbohydrates
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E.g sugar: Gives us energy
E.g starch: give us energy
E.g fibre:prevent constipation
They have long chains made up of simple sugars therefore they are easily broken down
2
Q
Proteins
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We need protein for growth and for repairing damaged tissue. They have long complexed chains which contains amino acid.
3
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Lipids
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Lipids also known as fats keep us warm (insulation). They can also keep us warm they are made up of 1 molecular glycerol and 3 fatty acids.