Leesson 1 Flashcards
Chemical substances necessary for life
Functions: Provide energy
Build and repair tissue
Regulate body processes
Nutrients
Which nutrients has the most functions?
Proteins
Type of nutrients that cannot be synthesized by our body. It can only be found in food
Essential nutrients
Type of nutrients that can br synthesized ny the body
Non-essential nutrients
Type of nutrients that must be broken down into its simplest form before use
Organic
Type of nutrients that can be use without breaking down
Inorganic
What is our healthiest main source and of energy?
Carbohydrates
- provides the highest calorie value
- can produce ketones (makes body acidic if too much)
Fats (Lipids)
- builds and repair body tissues
- provide energy
protein
it is the inky on of the 6 nutrients that contain NITROGEN
Protein
if your liver is malfunctioning, anong tataas sa dugo mo?
Amonia (can cause blood brain barrier)
organic compound that regulate body processes
Vitamins
Inorganic compunds that regulate body processes
Minerals
Major constituent of all living cells
Water
Physiological need for food
- indicates decrease in blood glucose
Hunger
Psychological desire for food based on pleasant memories
Appetite
result of the processes whereby the body takes in and uses food for growth, development, and the maintenance of health
Nutrition
result of something that is done repeatedly over the years
Cumulative Effects
unit of energy that a food can give
calorie
if pregnant women lack folic acid during first trimester, she is most likely prone to…?
neural tube deffect
Edema due to lack of protein
Kwashiorfor
a condition where an individual lacks all the nutrients
Marasmus
bones that become too soft
osteomalacia
bones becoming spongy / brittle
osteoporosis
thickeing of skin
pellagra
extreme dry eyes due to lack of vit A
xeroptgalmia
potassium recommended per day
4,700 mg
