Health Test 1. Flashcards
Macro nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein
Fiber
Indigestible Carbohydrate - potential cancer preventer
Function of carbs
Provides energy for cells
Functions of fats
amount of energy, protects organs and provides insulation.
Functions of protein
Provides amino acids for tissue repair and maintenance.
Micro nutrients
Vitamins, Minerals and Water
Functions of vitamins
Organic substances needed by all cellls in small amounts to perform specific metabolic functions.
Function of minerals
Metallic elements vital for proper cell function.
Function of water
Necessary for life and all cell functions.
3 nutrients that must be broken down before absorbed.
Macro nutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein.
In the metabolic process carbohydrates break down into?
Glucose
In the metabolic process fats break down into?
Fatty acids and glycerol
In the metabolic process protein breaks down into?
Amino acids
Nutrient the body cannot do without?
Water
How many calories per gram in each macro nutrient?
Carbohydrates and Protein = 4 calories per gram
Fats= 9 calories per gram
Two types of vitamins
Water soluble - not stored
Fat soluble - stored
What percent of the body is water
60%-70%
Formula for how much water should be consumed daily?
1/2 ounce per pound of body weight; or half your weight in ounces.
Glucose is stored in the body in what form?
Glycogen
Body’s first fuel of choice.
Carbohydrates
Body’s second fuel of choice.
Fats
Body’s third fuel of choice.
Protein
Where digestion begins.
The mouth