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Nutrients Flashcards

1
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Elements of protein

A

CHON
carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen

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2
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Classification of protein

A

HBV
LBV

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3
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Composed of

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Amino acids and peptide links

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4
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HBV foods

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Meat
Fish
Eggs
Milk
Dairy

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5
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LBV foods

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Peas
Beans
Lentils
Nuts /seeds

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6
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Malnutrition

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Lack of nutrition

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7
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Function of protein

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Growth
Repairs damaged cells
Produces hormones ,enzymes and antibodies
Gives heat and energy

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8
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Protein intake

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1g of protein per kg of body weight

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9
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Fats /lipids are made up of ?

A

Glycerol and 3fatty acids

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10
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Elements of fats

A

Carbon hydrogen oxygen
CHO

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11
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Classification of fats

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Saturated and unsaturated fats

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12
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Sources of saturated fats

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All animal foods except fish
Meat
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurts

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13
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Source of unsaturated fats

A

Oily fish ( salmon tuna )
Avocados
Coconuts
Beans
Nuts
Seeds

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14
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Functions of fat

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Heat and energy
Layer of fat under skin called adipose tissue protects organs from energy
Vitamins A D E K dissolve in fat and are stored within our bodies
Fat can be used as an energy reserve = back up battery if our body ever needs it

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15
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Excess saturated fats can cause

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Obesity
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Strokes
Some forms of cancer

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16
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Benefits of unsaturated fats in our diet

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Reduce cholesterol in the blood and decrease risk of heart disease
Omega 3&6 improve brain function

17
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Composition of Carbohydrates

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Sugars and glucose chains

18
Q

Elements of carbohydrates

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
CHO

19
Q

Classification of carbohydrates

A

Sugars
Starch
Fibres

20
Q

Sugars

A

Cookies
Cake
Lolly pops
Honey

21
Q

Starch

A

Rice
Pasta
Potato
Bread

22
Q

Fiber

A

Brown bread
Whole grain rice
Wholemeal pasta
Skin of fruit and veg
Nuts
Seeds

23
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Functions of carbohydrates

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Sugar and starch provide heat and energy
Fiber acts like a sponge and absorbs water giving a feeling of fullness
Fiber encourages peristalsis = wave like system in in the digestive system it helps food and waste to pass through and out of system
If we don’t eat enough Fiber we risk bowel diseases like bowel cancer

24
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GDA of Fiber

A

30g per day

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