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food and nutrition Flashcards

1
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what are the nutrients

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-carbs
-proteins
-lipids
-fibre
-water
-nutrients are the building blocks of whole foods and they have specific functions in our bodies
-we need 40 nutrients in various quantities for energy growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues

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what nutrients can be classified in two groups

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-macronutrients: needed in large quantities (proteins, carbs, lipids and water)
-micronutrients: needed in small quantities (vitamins and minerals)

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what are the functions and sources of macronutrients = proteins

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functions of proteins
-forms part of all body cells, tissues, blood, enzymes, antibodies, nails, skin, hair and hormones
-needed for growth, repair and maintenance
-supplies enemy
-one gram supplies 17 kilojoules

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what are the two types of amino acids

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essential: provided by food
non essential: provided by the body

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what are the complete proteins

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-contain all essential amino acids
-have high biological value
-are found in foods of animal origin (soya bean)

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what are the incomplete proteins

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lack essential amino acids
-have low biological value
-found in plant origin foods

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what are plant based proteins

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-legumes
-seeds and nuts
-cereal products

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what are animal based proteins

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-meat
-fish
-eggs
-milk and milk products

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what is the protein deficiency

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-deficient in protein causes stunted growth.
-oedema as a result of an imbalance of fluid in the body

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what is the protein excess

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-diet that contains too much protein
-risk in cardiovascular disease
-obesity
-kidney problems

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what are carbohydrates

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carbohydrates
monosaccharides: singular or simple sugars
disaccharides: double sugars (2 monosaccharides)
polysaccharides: large complex molecules
-starch, fibre, glycogen (glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver)
what are examples of disaccharides
-sucrose (cane sugar) = glucose + fructose
-maltose (malt sugar) = glucose + glucose
-lactose (milk sugar) = glucose + galactose

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what is the function of starch and sugar

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-blood carries glucose to body cells where it provides the main source of energy
-makes us fuller for longer

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what are the sources of starch

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found in plant based foods (bread, maize, rice)

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14
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what is starch deficiency

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-lack of energy

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what is starch and sugar excess

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-excess carbs are converted to glycogen and stored in the liver and muscle where it’s used for body energy.
-it can be converted to fat cells
-too much sugar and result in obesity and tooth decay

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what is fibre

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-unbroken carbs pass through the colon where they are partially broken by the good bacteria.

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what are the functions of fibre

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-absorbs water, for stools
-increases the feeling of fullness
-helps to control the levels of blood glucose in diabetics
-lowers blood cholesterol levels, reducing risk of coronary heart disease

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what are the sources of fibre

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-fibre found in bran in cereals, legumes, seeds

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what is the deficiency of fibre

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-inadequate faecal bulk, which leads to constipation and even colon cancer

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what is the excess of fibre

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-bowel discomfort
-decrease the absorption of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron

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21
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what are lipids (fats and oils)

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-made of triglycerides = unit of glycerol and three fatty acids
-saturated (solid) -animal products
-mono unsaturated (liquid) -olive, canola, peanut oil
-poly unsaturated fatty acid

22
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what are the functions of lipids

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-provide a concentrated form of energy 1g = 38 kilojoules
-fat under skin serves as an insulator, protects organs
-carry fat soluble vitamins
-essential for growth, brain and cell development
-they have a high satiety value and make foods palatable

23
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what are the sources of lipids

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-animal: meat, fish, eggs
-plant: oils, margarine, salad dressing

24
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deficiency of lipids

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-deficit in weight and height

25
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what is the excess of lipids

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-may lead to weight gain and obesity
-raises blood cholesterol
-links w cancer development

26
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what is water

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-nutrient essential for life
-makes up 60% of the body

27
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what is the function water

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-large part of blood consists of water
-solvent in which nutrients are digested, absorbed and transported
-keeps skin moist and supple
-lubricates joints and muscles membranes
-controls body temperature

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what is the deficiency of water

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-concentrated urine, constipated
-tiredness, headaches and dehydration

29
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what is the excess of water

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-strain on the kidneys

30
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what is the macro minerals: calcium and phosphorus

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-calcium and phosphorus: builds strong teeth and bones (function)
-milk, dark green leafy vegetables (sources)
-rickets (deficiency)
-impaired kidney function (symptoms of excess)

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what are the macro minerals: magnesium

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-magnesium: essential for cells, muscles and nerve function (function)
-dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts (sources)

32
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what are macro minerals: potassium

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-potassium: helps control blood pressure (function)
-fruits, vegetables, milk, meat (sources)
-high blood pressure (deficiency)

33
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what are micro minerals: iron

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-iron: haemoglobin which carries oxygen from lungs to body cells (function)
-meat, legumes (sources)
-anaemia (deficiency)
-abnormal liver function (symptoms of excess)

34
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what are micro minerals: fluoride

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-fluoride: strengthens teeth (function)
-water, tea, salt water fish (sources)
-discolouration of teeth (symptoms of excess)

35
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what are micro minerals: zinc

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-zinc: needed for growth and immunity (function)
-meat, liver, egg yolk (sources)
-impaired growth, reduced immune function (deficiency)

36
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what are the fat soluable and water soluble vitamins

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vitamins
-fat soluble
:ADEK
-dissolve in fats
-supplies stored body

-water soluable
-B & C
-dissolve in water
-not stored in body

37
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what is vitamin D

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vitamin D
-calciferol
-plays a role in absorption and metabolism of calcium (function)
-oily fish, milk and margarine (sources)
-rickets and osteoporosis

38
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what is folic acid

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folic acid
-needed for production of red blood cells (function)
-liver, green leafy vegetables (source)
-anaemia (deficiency)

39
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what are the nutritional needs of young adults (girls and boys)

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nutritional needs of young adults
energy: maintaining health
protein: sufficient growth
vitamins: new cell growth
iron: boys (mature sexually)
:girls (menstruation)

40
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what is food fortification

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food fortification
-strengthening foods with vitamins and minerals

41
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what’s enrichment

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enrichment
-addition of nutrients for nutritional value

42
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what’s nurification

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nutrification
-addition of essential nutrients to improve nutrition value

43
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what’s restoration

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restoration
-addition of essential nutrients to replaces losses that occur during food manufacturing

44
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what’s standardisation

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standardisation
-addition of essential nutrients to compensate for naturally occurring variations in nutrient levels

45
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what’s food contaminantion

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food contamination

cause of food contamination
-food comes into contact with micro organisms, chemical or physical hazards

46
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what is microbiological contamination

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-pathogenic bacteria that may cause food poisoning grow best in foods with a high protein and liquid content.

47
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what is cross contamination

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-transfer of bacteria from contaminated food to other foods

48
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what’s the prevention of microbiological contamination

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-store food at safe temperatures
-handle food as little as possible
-drink only clean water
-keep cooked and raw foods apart

49
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what’s malnutrition

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-too much or too little of a particular food

50
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what’s food poisoning

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symptoms of food poisoning
-stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting over a 24 - 72 hr period

51
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what are the causes of food poisoning

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causes of food poisoning
-bacteria grow and multiply in food
-bacteria grows in the body
-bacteria produces toxins while multiplying in food
-viruses reproduce in living cells

52
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how to treat food poisoning

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how to treat food poisoning
-stay hydrated
-eat small amounts of food
-eat foods high in potassium
-take probiotics
-rest

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