Lecture 3 Nutrition Pt.1 Flashcards
Nutrient
Provides nourishment
Types of nutrients are…
Essential, macronutrients, and micronutrients
What does Water do?
Regulate body temperature
Carries nutrients
Lubricates body part
Body’s main fuel is…
Carbs
Types of carbs
Simple carbs (sugars) and complex carbs (starches and dietary fibers)
What are Building blocks of carbon?
Simple sugars
Soluble fiber lowers
Cholesterol
Does insoluble fiber change through digestive tract?
No
What does protein do?
Build and maintain muscles,bones, and tissues
What are proteins made out of?
20 different amino acids
What does complete protein sources provide?
All essential amino acids
Does incomplete protein sources provide all essential amino acids?
No
What are complementary proteins?
Proteins that are combined provide essential amino acids
Mutual supplementation is…
Nutritional strategy of combining incomplete and complete proteins
What are fats?
Store energy