Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Amino Acids Acronym

A

PriVaTe TIM HALL

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2
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Name the essential amino acids: PVTTIMHALL

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P: Phenylalanine
V: Valine
T: Threonine
T: Tryptophan
I: Isoleucine
M: Methionine
H: Histidine
A: Arginine
L: Leucine
L: Lysine

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3
Q

CHO Monosaccharides:

A

5-6 Carbons
Glucose (Glu)
Fructose (Fru)
Galactose (Gal)
RNA/DNA

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4
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CHO Disaccharides:

A

Combination of monosaccharides
Sucrose (Glu + Fru)
Maltose (Glu + Glu)
Lactose (Glu + Gal)

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5
Q

What is glucose present in?

A

Sugary foods

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6
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What is fructose present in?

A

Fruits, its a fruit sugar

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7
Q

What is galactose present in?

A

Milk, its milk sugars

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8
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What monosaccharide and what disaccharide are present in milk?

A

Mono: Galactose
Di: Lactose

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9
Q

What is considered a carbohydrate? What are they composed of?

A

Starches and sugars. Composed of CHOs

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10
Q

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

A

ENERGYYYYY

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11
Q

What are the classes of nutrients?

A

Water
Carbohydrates
Fats/Lipids
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals

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