Macronutrients Flashcards

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5 macronutrients

A

Water fibre carb protein fat

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Fibre

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Bowel movement
Whole grain bread, pasta
Deficiency: constipation
Too much= diarhea

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3
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Water

A

Lubrication of joints
Normal temp
Hydration

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4
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Protein

A

Muscle growth rebuild tissue maintain fluid balance
Kwashiorkor defiency

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5
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Carb

A

Hypoglycaemia - defiency

Bread pasta

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6
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Fat

A

Insulation protection of organs
Too much: obesity high blood pressure, strokes, bad cholesterol

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