Nutrition Flashcards
Amino Acids Acronym
PriVaTe TIM HALL
Name the essential amino acids: PVTTIMHALL
P: Phenylalanine
V: Valine
T: Threonine
T: Tryptophan
I: Isoleucine
M: Methionine
H: Histidine
A: Arginine
L: Leucine
L: Lysine
CHO Monosaccharides:
5-6 Carbons
Glucose (Glu)
Fructose (Fru)
Galactose (Gal)
RNA/DNA
CHO Disaccharides:
Combination of monosaccharides
Sucrose (Glu + Fru)
Maltose (Glu + Glu)
Lactose (Glu + Gal)
What is glucose present in?
Sugary foods
What is fructose present in?
Fruits, its a fruit sugar
What is galactose present in?
Milk, its milk sugars
What monosaccharide and what disaccharide are present in milk?
Mono: Galactose
Di: Lactose
What is considered a carbohydrate? What are they composed of?
Starches and sugars. Composed of CHOs
What is the primary function of carbohydrates?
ENERGYYYYY
What are the classes of nutrients?
Water
Carbohydrates
Fats/Lipids
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals