Nutrition Flashcards
What is bacteria in GI Tract called ?
Flora / Microbiome
How many Cal/g does Carbohydrates have ?
4cal/g
How many cal/g does protein have ?
4 cal/g
How many cal/g does Lipids ( fats ) have ?
4 cal/g
How many cal/g does alcohol have ?
7cal/g
What is the macro-nutrient intake for Carbs ?
45%-65%
Maro-nutrient intake for proteins
10%-35%
Macro-nutrient intake for lipids ( fats)
20%-35%
What does essential mean ?
“Eat it “ everyday
-body can not manufacture it
what does non essential mean ?
“do not have to eat it everyday “
-body can manufacture it
what is digestion important for ?
- breaking down food into nutrients
- The body uses it for energy , growth, and cell repair
Where does digestion start and end ?
Start: Mouth
End : Small Intestine
Where does waste products of the digestion system pass through ?
Large intestine
Digestion processes?
- food passes through the GI tract
- it mixes with digestive juices, causing large molecules of food to break down into smaller molecules. - The body then absorbs these smaller molecules through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream, .
Esophagus?
Muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach
