Kaplan Prep - Gastrointestinal - Food and Energy Flashcards
What are the 5 biochemical materials needed by the body that are found in food.
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
What are the 3 major biochemical substances found needed by the body in large amounts.
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
What are the 2 biochemical materials that are also needed in a much smaller amount?
- Vitamins
2. Minerals
What are the 2 classes of carbohydrates?
- Sugars
2. Starches
In what foods can carbohydrate sugars can be found?
- Fruits
* Milk
In what foods can carbohydrate starches can be found?
- Potatoes
* Wheat
What are the 3 classes of lipids?
- Saturated
- Unsaturated
- Cholesterol
In what foods can Saturated lipids can be found?
- Butter
* Animal fat
In what foods can Unsaturated lipids can be found?
- Vegetable Oils
In what foods can cholesterol lipids can be found?
- Eggs
- Meat
- Cheese
What are the 2 classes of proteins?
- Complete Proteins
2. Incomplete Proteins
Give some examples of complete proteins.
- Meat
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Milk or dairy products
Give some examples of incomplete proteins.
- Grains
- Legumes
- Seeds
- Nuts.
What is an essential amino acid?
They are ones that your body can’t produce on it’s own.
How many amino essential amino acids are there for adults?
Nine (9)
Where can essential amino acids can be found?
They are found in the meat, poultry, eggs.
What are Vitamins?
They are organic compounds that are not consumed in metabolic reaction but help enzymes carry out the metabolic reactions which convert nutrients to materials need by the body.
What are the 2 classes of vitamins?
- Water-soluble vitamins
2. Fat-soluble vitamins