Hydrarion And Nutrition Flashcards
What are macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
What are carbohydrates used for in the body?
Body’s main source of energy
What are fats used for in the body?
Provides energy and essential fatty acids which cannot be made by the body
What are proteins used for in the body?
Provides amino acids that are necessary for growth, development and repair of the body
What are micronutrient?
Fat soluble vitamins - vitamins A, D, E, K
Water soluble vitamins- vitamin B-complex group, vitamin C
Minerals
What is vitamin A important for in the body?
Important for embryonic development- organ formation, eye development, normal immune function
What is vitamin B complex group important for in the body?
A group of vitamins which okay important roles in cell metabolism, energy production and is important for cell growth and devision as well as red blood cell production and function of the nervous system
What is vitamin C important for in the body?
Enzyme control and I’d imperator for collagen synthesis and health connective tissue
Aids would healing
What is vitamin D important for in the body?
Needed for calcium absorption and healthy bones
What is vitamin E important for in the body?
Antioxidant which protects cells and helps maintain healthy skin, eyes and strengthens immune system
What is vitamin K important for in the body?
Synthesis of blood clotting proteins