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Macronutrients Flashcards

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1
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What is the main function of proteins

A

Growth and repair

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2
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What is a protein deficiency

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Kwashiokor

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3
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What are the three types of carbohydrates

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Starch
Sugars
Fibre

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4
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What is the recommended amount of fibre for an adult daily

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30g

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5
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What is insoluble fibre

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Fibre that cannot be digested and passes through the body unchanged

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6
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What is any carb that is digested quickly causing a rise in blood sugar levels

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High GI foods

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7
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What are free sugar’s

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Suagrs that are added to food or that are found out side the cell structure

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8
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How much energy should come from carbs

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50%

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9
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What is protein complementation

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Having two LBV foods added together to get all the necessary amino acids

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10
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What does excess of protein cause

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Damage to kidneys and liver

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11
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How many essential amino acids do you need

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8

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12
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Where do HBV sources of protein come from

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Meat sources eg. Beef, eggs, fish, dairy

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13
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Why do we need fats

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Essential for a balanced diet
Making body cells
Protecting organs
Giving essential fatty acids

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14
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What are the fatty acids

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Omega 3 and 6

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15
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What are the bonds of saturated fats

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Single bonds between carbon atoms

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16
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What is the difference difference visible and invisible fats

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Visible are easily seen

Invisible like fats in cakes

17
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What is hydrogenation

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When fats at room temp are liquid then are hardened to become solid at room temp. The double bonds become single bonds

18
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What is a deficiency deficiency fat

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Having less fat double vitamins ADEK
Less fatty acid
Less energy

19
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Unsaturated fats

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Have one or more double bonds between the carbon atoms

Eg. Avocados which are also monounsaturated fats

20
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What is a polyunsaturated fat

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Has two or more double bonds between carbon atoms

Eg. Sunflower oil

21
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What is cholesterol

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A fatty substance in the body, it essential but can build up and be harmful

22
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Excess of fats

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Becoming obese and that can lead to health problems like heart disease and stroke

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