Nutrition Flashcards
Carbohydrates
Macronutrients
Convert to glucose
For energy
Plants and lactose
Protein
Macronutrients
Convert to amino acids
Function: cellular structure, tissue maintenance and growth, antibody formation, immunity
Sources: animal=complete plant=incomplete
Fat
Macronutrients
Covert to fatty acids
Function: energy, structure, isolation, temperature control, absorption of fat soluble vitamins
Source: animas fats, vegetable fats, oils and nuts
Water soluble vitamins
Micronutrients
B vitamins
Vitamin C
Fat soluble vitamins
Stored in body adipose tissue or liver Vitamin A Vitamin D Victim E Vitamin K
Minerals
Provide structure and regulate body functions
Water
Acts as solvent AIDS in digestion Regulates body temperature Produced though carbohydrates, fat, protein metabolism Requires 2000-3000 ml/day
Calcium helps with
Macro-mineral
Bone and tooth formation, blood Clotting, nerve transmission, muscle contraction
8.6-10.3
Phosphorus helps with
Macro minerals
Bone and tooth formation, Acid base balance, energy metabolism
Magnesium help with
Macromineral
Bone in tooth formation, proteins synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism
1.3-2.1 mEq
Sodium helps with
Macromineral
Major ion extracellular fluid, fluid balance, acid base balance
136-145
Potass(i)um helps with
Macromineral
Major ion of intracellular fluid, fluid balance, acid base balance
3.5-5
Chloride helps with
Macromineral
Component of HCl in stomach, fluid balance, acid base balance
98-106
Sulfur helps with
Macromineral
Promotes certain enzyme reactions and detoxification reaction
Lab data
Hemoglobin and hematocrit reflect status of iron
Prealbumin and albumin measures protein
BUN reflects protein intake
Vitamin A
vision, skin and mucous membranes maintenance, immunity ( liver, carrots, egg yolks, fortified milk)
Vitamin D
calcium and phosphorus metabolism, calcium absorption ( sunlight)
Vitamin E
antioxidant, vitamin A protection, hemoglobin synthesis ( vegetable oils, whole grains)
Vitamin K
blood clotting ( green leafy vegetables, gut flora)
Vitamins B
nutrient metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, hemoglobin and RBC formation
Vitamin C
Collagen formation, antioxidants, iron absorption
Recommended dietary allowance for carbohydrates
50-100g to prevent ketosis
Types of carbohydrates
- simple sugars and starch
- cellulose and water insoluble fiber
- water soluble fiber
Water insoluble fiber
Absorbs water, adds fecal bull, decrease transit time in intestine