NHPA's Flashcards
1
Q
CHO Function
A
Body’s preferred source of energy
2
Q
CHO Food Source
A
Complex
Breads and pastas
Simple
Honey and sugar
3
Q
Protein Function
A
Maintenance and despair of body cells
4
Q
Protein Food Source
A
Red meat, eggs
5
Q
Fibre Function
A
Stimulates the digestive system to remove waste from the bowels
6
Q
Fibre Food Source
A
Baked beans
7
Q
Monounsaturated Function
A
Lowers LDL’s and raises HDL’s
8
Q
Monounsaturated Food Source
A
Avocado and olive oil
9
Q
Polyunsaturated Function
A
Lowers LDL’s and raises HDL’s
10
Q
Saturated Fat Function
A
Raises LDL’s and lowers HDL’s
11
Q
Saturated Fat Food Source
A
Fried foods (ie. Dim sims)
12
Q
Trans fats Function
A
Raises LDL’s and lowers HDL’s
13
Q
Trans Fat Food Source
A
Processed foods (ie. pies)
14
Q
Vitamin D Function
A
Assists in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
15
Q
Vitamin D Food Source
A
Egg yolks
