M1: Classification of Nutrients Flashcards
what are the components of the macronutrients?
-carbohydrates
- fat
- proteins
it is a 1 unit sugar or the simplest form of CHO (carbohydrates)
monosaccharide
what are the 3 sugars that is monosaccharide (GFG)
- glucose
- fructose
- galactose
principal form in which carbohydrate is used by the body
glucose
abundant in fruits, sweet corn, and corn syrup
glucose
is mainly created in
the body from starch digestion and stored by the lover and muscle cells
glucose
the only simple sugar that can provide energy for the brain, other nerve cells, and developing red
blood cells.
glucose
the sweetest of simple sugar
fructose
found in honey, most fruits, and some vegetables
fructose
a simple sugar that can be converted into glucose in the body
fructose
not found in foods but produced from lactose (milk sugar) by digestion and is converted into glucose in the body
galactose
a 2 sugar unit
disaccharide
what are the sugars under disaccharide (SLM)
- sucrose
- lactose
- maltose
ordinary table sugar-granulated, powdered or brown
sucrose
processed from cane and beet sugar
sucrose
composed of glucose and fructose.
sucrose
found in milk and milk products except cheese
lactose
converted into glucose and galactose in
digestion and is less soluble and less sweet than sucrose
lactose
remain in the intestine longer than other sugars and encourages the growth of certain useful bacteria
Lactose
a 2 unit sugar that can not be found free in foods
maltose
occurs in malt products and in germinating
cereals
maltose
can be found in certain infant formulas, beer, and malt beverage products
maltose
less sweet compared to glucose and sucrose
maltose
3-10 sugar units
oligosaccharide
it is more complex and up to 10,000 sugar units
polysaccharide
what are the sugars under polysaccharide (SDCPG)
-starch
- dextrin
- cellulose
- pectin
- glycogen
the most significant polysaccharide in human nutrition
Starch
major food sources include cereal grains,
potatoes and other root vegetables, and legumes
starch
more converted entirely into glucose upon
digestion
starch
more complex than sugars; and requires a longer time to digest, supplying energy over a longer period of time
starch
are not found free in foods and are formed as intermediate products in the
breakdown of starch
dextrin
forms the framework of plants found in unrefined grains, vegetables, and fruits. It is non- digestible by humans
cellulose
no specific enzyme is present and provides
important bulk in the diet which **helps move digestive food ** mass along and stimulates peristalsis
cellulose
main sources are stems and leaves of vegetables,
seed and grain coverings, skins, and hulls
cellulose
_____ are structural parts of plants which are non-digestible because digestive enzymes are unable to break them down
fibers
what are the 2 classification under cellulose
- soluble
- insoluble
found in fruits and legumes, barleys,
and oats which delay gastrointestinal transit and glucose absorption, and lower blood cholesterol
cellulose soluble
found in wheat bran, corn brans, whole grain bead, cereals, and vegetables which
accelerate gastrointestinal transit, increase fecal weight, slow down starch hydrolysis, and delay
glucose absorption
cellulose insoluble
are non-digestible, colloidal polysaccharides having a gel quality
pectin
sources include mostly fruits and are often used as base for jellies
pectin
are used to treat diarrhea as they absorb toxins and bacteria in the intestine.
pectin
are formed from glucose and stored in liver and muscle tissues
glycogen
food sources include mainly meats and sea foods
glycogen
what are sugars are considered digestible
- starch
- dextrin
- glycogen or animals strach