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Massage Therapy Module 0 > Nutrition > Flashcards

Nutrition Flashcards

1
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Macronutrients

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Carbohydrates, fat, protein

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Proteins

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Chains of amino acids.

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3
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How many amino acids are essential?

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9

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4
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Protein uses

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Growth, energy, repair and antibodies.

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5
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Complete proteins

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Proteins which contain all 9 essential amino acids.

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Incomplete proteins

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Proteins which contain some, but not all of the 9 essential amino acids.

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Carbohydrate uses

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Energy and cell signaling

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8
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Oligosaccharides

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Chains of 3-10 monosaccharides.

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9
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Polysaccharides

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Chains of more than 10 monosaccharides.

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10
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Fat uses

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Energy and vitamin absorption.

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11
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Retinol

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin A uses

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Antioxidant. Contributes to the function of the immune system, eyes, skin and bone growth.

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13
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Thiamine

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Vitamin B1

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14
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Vitamin B1uses

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Heart function and for converting carbohydrates and fats into energy.

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15
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Riboflavin

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Vitamin B2

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Vitamin B2 uses

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Red blood cell formation and the breakdown of carbs and fats for energy.

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Niacin

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Vitamin B3

18
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Vitamin B3 uses

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Adrenal function, expelling waste and maintaining muscle tone.

19
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Pantothenic acid

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Vitamin B5

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Vitamin B5 uses

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Red blood cell formation, the breakdown of carbs and fats for energy and the functioning of the digestive system.

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Biotin

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Vitamin B7

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Vitamin B7 uses

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Metabolism of carbs, fats and amino acids.

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Folic acid

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Vitamin B9

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Vitamin B9 uses

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Production of genetic material and the development and function of the central nervous system.

25
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Cobalamin

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Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12 uses

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The formation of red blood cells.

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Ascorbic acid

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin C uses

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Antioxidant, resisting infection, adrenal function, collagen formation, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

29
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Cholecalciferol

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Vitamin D

30
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Vitamin D uses

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Bone development, calcium absorption and immune function.

31
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Tocopherol

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Vitamin E

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Vitamin E uses

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Antioxidant. Used in tissue repair, prevents cataracts, decreases blood pressure and increases maternal circulation.

33
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Phylloquinone

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Vitamin K

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Vitamin K uses

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Blood clotting and bone health.

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Calcium uses

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Bones, teeth, nerves and muscles.

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Potassium uses

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Kidneys, heart and digestion.

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Iron uses

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Red blood cells.

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Zinc uses

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Antioxidant, used in immune function and the regulation of taste, smell, appetite, growth, development and reproduction.

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