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Nutrition Flashcards

1
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What is nutrients

A

Substances that when digested and absorbed promote body functions

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2
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What is a macro nutrients (4)

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Water
Carbohydrates
fats
Proteins

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3
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What is a micronutrient (2)

A

Vitamin
Minerals

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4
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In micronutrients what is also grouped

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Essential and non essential Nutrients.

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5
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What is essential nutrients

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Cannot be synthesised by the body but necessary for normal body functions

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6
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What are four non nutrient molecules

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Dietary fibres
Phytochemicals
Antioxidants
Omega 3 fatty acids

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7
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What is functional food

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Processed food that contain added ingriedents t aid specific body functions while being inherently nutritious

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8
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What do phytochemical promote

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Preventions and treatment of health conditions such as cancer, Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure

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8
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What do phytochemical promote

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Preventions and treatment of health conditions such as cancer, Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure

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9
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Is vitamins organic or inorganic

A

Organic

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10
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Is minerals organic or inorganic

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Inorganic

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11
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What is micronutrients needed for

A

Normal metabolic functions growth and development

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12
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Can vitamins be produced in the body

A

No
Except for Vitamin D, K, selected B

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13
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Where are vitamins found in

A

Balance diet
Co catalyst for different enzymes

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14
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What can vitamins be grouped into

A

Fat soluble
Water soluble

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15
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What are the two types of minerals

A

Macrominerals
Microminerals

16
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What is the main function for macronutrients

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To provide energy

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18
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Carbohydrates

A

Primary source of energy fuel body cells, tissues and organs

19
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Fats main function

A

Help body absorb Vitamin A, D and E

20
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Proteins Main function

A

Structure and function, regulation of body tissue and organs

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