Human Health And Diet Flashcards
What are fats made up of?
Fatty acids and glycerol
What are carbohydrates made up of?
Simple sugars such as glucose
What are proteins made up of?
Amino acids
Where are carbohydrates stored?
In the liver as glycogen or can be converted in to fats. Fats are stored under the skin
What does food supply living organisms with?
Energy and nutrients
What are minerals needed for in the body?
E.g iron to make haemoglobin in red blood cells
What are vitamins needed for in the body?
E.g vitamin c to prevent scurvy
How do you calculate your bmi?
BMI= mass (divided by) height
What can obesity lead to?
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes
What are protein molecules long chains of?
Amino acids
Where do essential amino acids come from?
Taken in by eating food
Where do non-essential amino acids come from?
Can be made in the body?
What does EAR stand for?
Estimated average daily requirement
How do you calculate EAR?
EAR= 0.6 x body mass
Why is kwashiorkor mainly found in developing countries?
Due to overpopulation
