Nutrition Flashcards
What is nutrients
Substances that when digested and absorbed promote body functions
What is a macro nutrients (4)
Water
Carbohydrates
fats
Proteins
What is a micronutrient (2)
Vitamin
Minerals
In micronutrients what is also grouped
Essential and non essential Nutrients.
What is essential nutrients
Cannot be synthesised by the body but necessary for normal body functions
What are four non nutrient molecules
Dietary fibres
Phytochemicals
Antioxidants
Omega 3 fatty acids
What is functional food
Processed food that contain added ingriedents t aid specific body functions while being inherently nutritious
What do phytochemical promote
Preventions and treatment of health conditions such as cancer, Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure
What do phytochemical promote
Preventions and treatment of health conditions such as cancer, Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure
Is vitamins organic or inorganic
Organic
Is minerals organic or inorganic
Inorganic
What is micronutrients needed for
Normal metabolic functions growth and development
Can vitamins be produced in the body
No
Except for Vitamin D, K, selected B
Where are vitamins found in
Balance diet
Co catalyst for different enzymes
What can vitamins be grouped into
Fat soluble
Water soluble
What are the two types of minerals
Macrominerals
Microminerals
What is the main function for macronutrients
To provide energy
Carbohydrates
Primary source of energy fuel body cells, tissues and organs
Fats main function
Help body absorb Vitamin A, D and E
Proteins Main function
Structure and function, regulation of body tissue and organs
