Nutrients Flashcards
Formation of hard tissue
Calcium - works with phosphorus to produce bone hardening material
Vitamin D - assists in the absorption of calcium
Vitamin A - responsible for cell division
Protein - main building blocks
Six categories of nutrients
Fats Carbohydrates Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
Role of carbohydrates
Provide fuel for energy, breaks down into glucose through digestion
Simple - sugar, fructose, soft drink
Complex - starch, pasta, rice, bread
Iron
Production of red blood cells and fro action of haemoglobin
Fats
Lipids, provides energy and involved in development of cell membrane
Proteins
Build, maintain and repair body cells
Secondary function is to provide fuel for the body
Digestion definition
Refers to how the body processes food in the digestive system and eliminates food waste
Metabolism definition
The sum of all chemical reactions in the cells of the body, it allows body structures to carry out their functions
Macronutrients
Nutrients that are required in large amounts
E.g carbs, fats and proteins
Micronutrients
Nutrients that are required in small amounts
E.g vitamins and minerals
Fibre
Part of the plant that cannot be digested
E.g fruits veggies nuts and grains
Provides feeling of fullness absorption of water and cholesterol and also assists in bowel movements
Nutrients
Are used by the body for the production of energy and blood and the development of hard and soft tissue
Formation of hard tissue
Protein Vitamin c Vitamin a Calcium Vitamin d
Hard tissue - protein
Protein is the main building blocks
Hard tissue - vitamin c
Forms connective tissue
