NCM 105 - MICRO AND MACRO Flashcards
Disease caused by extreme deficiency
BeriBeri
Fatty acid that is needed for growth and healthy skin
Linoleic acid
Simplest form of CHO
Monosaccharide or Simple Sugar
are found primarily in plants and are composed of the elements
Carbohydrates
It functions is to Provide fuel for energy
Provides glycogen reserves in liver and muscle
Protein-sparing action
Carbohydrates
Body’s major fuel to provide energy; formed in the body through starch digestion
Glucose
contains two units of Monosccharides
Disaccharides
Carbs, proteins, fats
Macronutrients
pectin in fruits like apples, pear, Oats and legumes
Decrease the rate of passage of materials and delay absorption of nutrients.
Soluble fiber
cellulose, lignin in leafy vegetables
Wheat and most grain products are good sources
Greater fecal bulk and increase in the rate of passage material; used to treat constipation
Insoluble Fiber
are nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
Proteins
There are necessary to create Protein.
20 Amino Acids (AA
indispensable to life and growth that the body cannot manufacture, therefore must be supplied in the diet.
Essential Amino Acids
– those that can be synthesized by the body.
. Non-Essential Amino Acids
Contain amounts of all nine essential amino acids
Complete Proteins
incorporation of AA in the synthesis of tissue protein; all necessary AA for the given protein must be present at the same time.
ANABOLISM
breakdown of AA in their components parts; common to people whoa are already aging, with disease or poor diet.
Catabolism
soft, pitting painless edema usually in the feet, legs and face
Kwashiorkor (Protein-Malnutrition)