Health Science - Chemistry / Nutrition Flashcards
What are Carbohydrates?
4 Cal/g
Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen
What are Proteins?
4 Cal/g
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What are Fats/Lipids?
9 Cal/g
Nitrogen, Hydrogen
What are Vitamins?
Organic (CH)
What are Minerals?
Unorganic
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B, C
What condition the food choices?
Biological
Social-economic
Psychological
Social
What are Allergies?
Happens with a harmless invader.
What AutoImmune Disorders?
Underachieve immune system
Innate Immunity VS Adaptive Immunity
Natural VS Learned
Immunity
Fight response
What is processed foods?
Physical or chemical manipulated food
What is the Immune System?
To protect the body.
What is the first line of defence?
Tonsils