Nutrition, Chapter 45 Flashcards
Carbohydrates
main source of energy
Insoluble fibers
cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin
Soluble fibers
barley, cereal grains, cornmeal, oats
Proteins
PROMOTES GROWTH, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR, maintain nitrogen balance, transports nutrients, blood-clotting, etc.
Simple proteins
albumin and insulin
Complete proteins
fish, poultry, beef, milk, cheese, eggs, soy
Incomplete proteins
grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, veggies
Fats
triglycerides and fatty acids
Saturated Fats
animal fats
Unsaturated Fats
vegetable oils
Antioxidant vitamins
beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E
Fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K, watch for toxicity
Water-soluble vitamins
C and B-complex, are not stored by the body
Amylase
breaks down starches into sugars
Liver
produces bile, stores iron and vitamins
Small intestine
completes digestion
Pancreas
regulation of blood glucose levels, neutralize stomach acid
Peristalsis
wave-like muscular contractions
alcohol, aspirin
absorbed directly into stomach lining