Lesson 1 P2: Basic classes of Nutrients Flashcards
The most cheapest and most basic unit of nutrient.
Water
Enumerate the 6 basic classes of nutrients.
Water
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
An animal will die if deprived from this nutrient than any other food.
Water
What are the sources of water?
Drinking water
Metabolic water
Water in food
What are the function of water?
Solvent transport and waste product excretion
Regulates body temp.
Involved in chemical reaction brought about by enzyme.
The neutral chemical compound and the main component of animal and seeds.
Carbohydrates
Serve as an electron carrier, membrane for cells, and storage of energy.
Lipids
What is the lipid for animals, and plant & marines?
Animal: fats
Plant and marines: Oil
The most complex organic compound with high molecular weight.
Proteins
A basic nutrient that have metabolic rate in our body, and given at specific amount only
Minerals
A classification of basic nutrient where it is present in our body 50 mg/kg. And can be supplied in dietary 100 mg/kg.
Trace elements of Minerals
A classification of basic nutrient where it generally required at larger amounts.
Macro elements of Minerals
A basic nutrient required at small amount only, and is dietary essential.
Vitamins
A classification of basic nutrient where it is stored in fatty tissues, and difficult to excrete.
Fat soluble vitamins
A classification of basic nutrient where it can be easily be excreted in urine, and needed for regular supplementation except the Vitamin B12.
Water soluble vitamins
