macronutrients Flashcards
what is protein needed for
-basis of body structure muscles
-growth and repair
-produce enzymes for digestion
-provide hormones regulate body functions
-a secondary source of energy
what are sources of protein?
animal - steak,chicken,fish,mince
plant- lentil,beans,nuts,soya bean
novel- tofu,soya,tempen
what are the biological values of protein
Proteins are made up of units called amino acids
amino acids are building blocks of protein
what are dispensable amino acids
The body can make 11 amino acids these are dispensable acids
what are indispensable amino acids
The amino acids that are not made in the body these are needed from food
what are proteins that lack in amino acids called
LBV
What are the complementary actions of protein?
When 2 LBV proteins are eaten as a meal for example beans on toast
What are sources of fat
animal - milk egg yogurt fish
plant - avocado chocolate nuts
what are uses of fat
-source of energy
- insulates the body
- protects bones and vital organs
what is unsaturated fat
liquid at room temp
what is saturated fat for
solid at room temp
what are the functions of omega 3 and omega 6
serve as important building blocks
regulate blood pressure
help prevent blood clots
what are importance of oily fish
contains omega 3 and 6
sources of vitamin A and D
how much of each fat should we have
no more than
saturated - 11
polyunsaturated - 6
monounsaturated - 12
what are reference intakes for
Provide a guide of ingrediants
