KHP Exam 2 Flashcards
Essential nutrients
Needed to maintain and repair tissues and regulate body functions
Macronutrients
Needed in large amounts
Micronutrients
Needed in small amounts
What are the 4 macronutrients
Water
Proteins
Carbs
Fats
What are the two micronutrients
Vitamins and mineral
What is a calorie
Measure of energy provided by food
Carbs, proteins, and fats
What are the 4 functions of water
Digest absorb and transport nutrients
Regulate the body’s temp
Carry waste out of the body
Lubricate body parts
How much water is needed per day
8-12 cups
AMDR for carbs
45%-65%
What is the function of protein
Build and maintain muscles, bones, and other body tissues
Form enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions
AMDR for protein
10%-35%
What are the 4 functions of fats
Provide essential fatty acids
Assist in the absorption of fat and soluble vitamins
Provide emergency reserve
Affects the texture and taste and smell of food
Fats are the body’s principal form of
Stored energy
AMDR for fats
20%-35%
Saturated fats/ Trans
Less than 1/3
Animals
Monounsaturated
Plant sources
Polyunsaturated fat
Oils
What is LDL
Low density lipoproteins______bad cholesterol
HDLS
High density lipoproteins______good cholesterol
Trans fatty acids
Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
Minerals
Naturally occurring substances needed by the body in small amounts
Vitamins
NEEDED IN Small amounts
Serve as catalysts for releasing energy from carbs, proteins, and fats while maintaining other body components
How many vitamins does your body need
11 specific vitamins
Where can vitamins found
Found in a variety of foods
Supplements not always necessary