Macro Chart Flashcards
What are the functions of carbs
-quick energy
-source of fiber (cellulose)
-structure to cells
What are the building blocks of carbs
-monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose)
What are the types of carbs
-disaccharides (sucrose, maltose, lactose)
-polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen)
What are the functions of fats/lipids
-energy
-energy storage
-insultation/protection
-store/transport vitamins A, D, E, and K
-building materias for cell membranes
-hormones
-forms nerve covering
What are the building blocks of fats/lipids
-fatty acids
-glycerol
What are the types of fats/lipids
-cholesterol
-triglycerides
-saturated fats
-unsaturated fats
-waxes
What are the functions of proteins
-hormones
-antibodies fight disease
-enzymes (control reaction in cells)
-component of hemoglobin (carries blood oxygen)
-blood clotting factors
-needed to make cell membranes, muscle, hair, bone, and skin
What are the building blocks of proteins
-amino acids
What are the types of proteins
-dipeptides (2 amino acids)
-polypeptides (many amino acids)