Nutrients Flashcards
Protien
Growth and repair, source of essential amino acids
Carbohydrates
Major source of fast energy realese and Fibre (improves bowel movement)
Fats
Source of slow realese energy improves skin or coat condition, lubricates joints, energy storage
Water
Hydration, aids digestion, transportation of nutrients, lubrication
Definition of digestion
Process of breaking down large insoluble molecules into small soluble ones
What type of process is digestion
Catabolic process (breaks down)
What are the three types of digestion
Mechanical- uses muscles
Biological- uses bacteria
Chemical- uses enzymes, acids and alkalis
Name the water soluble vitamins
B,C
Name the fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
Monogastric definiton
Mono- one
One chambered stomach
Monogastric definiton
Mono- one
One chambered stomach
Carbohydrates what are the three types
Monosaccorides, polysaccharides and disacharides
What sugars do Monosaccharides include, where are they naturally found, is the abortion easy, and what Is the structure? (Think about minecraft)
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
Diasacorides definition and absorption and source
Di means 2
2 Monosaccharides form together so it’s harder to break and absorb
Source- sucrose, lactose and maltose
Polysaccharides definition and sources
Polysaccharides are many monosacchardies joined together
Takes longer to break in digestion
Sources- starch, glycogen, cellulose