Nutrients Flashcards

1
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Protien

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Growth and repair, source of essential amino acids

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2
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Carbohydrates

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Major source of fast energy realese and Fibre (improves bowel movement)

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3
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Fats

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Source of slow realese energy improves skin or coat condition, lubricates joints, energy storage

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4
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Water

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Hydration, aids digestion, transportation of nutrients, lubrication

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5
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Definition of digestion

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Process of breaking down large insoluble molecules into small soluble ones

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6
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What type of process is digestion

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Catabolic process (breaks down)

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7
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What are the three types of digestion

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Mechanical- uses muscles
Biological- uses bacteria
Chemical- uses enzymes, acids and alkalis

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8
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Name the water soluble vitamins

A

B,C

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9
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Name the fat soluble vitamins

A

ADEK

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10
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Monogastric definiton

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Mono- one
One chambered stomach

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11
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Monogastric definiton

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Mono- one
One chambered stomach

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12
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Carbohydrates what are the three types

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Monosaccorides, polysaccharides and disacharides

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13
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What sugars do Monosaccharides include, where are they naturally found, is the abortion easy, and what Is the structure? (Think about minecraft)

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Sugars- glucose, glucose, fructose
Naturally found in- fruit and honey
Quick and easy absorption because there’s no bonds to break (one remember)
Structure - carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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14
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Diasacorides definition and absorption and source

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Di means 2
2 Monosaccharides form together so it’s harder to break and absorb
Source- sucrose, lactose and maltose

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15
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Polysaccharides definition and sources

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Polysaccharides are many monosacchardies joined together
Takes longer to break in digestion
Sources- starch, glycogen, cellulose

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