Nutrition Flashcards
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4 Macronutrients
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Prtein
Charbohydrates
Fats/ Lipids
Water
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Function of Protein
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forms base of all body cells and is necessary for building and maintaining and repairing body tissue
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Enzymes
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proteins that speed up chemical reactions in th body
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Hormones
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Bodys chemical messengers and metabolic regulators, made of protein
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3 functions of proteins
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Manufactors anibodies
Cary iportant substances in blood
Regulate bblood sugar and help with blood clotting
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Energy Yeild of proteins
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Protein not used for growth and repair is used for energy
1gram protein= 16.8kj of energy
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Amino Acids
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Basics building blocks
body makes most amino acids but 8 mst come from food
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Biological Values
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Amount of essential amino acids it contains
Higher amontof AA= better quality protien
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