nutrition for health and performance Flashcards
what is a protein?
Protein is a macro nutrient that helps build and store muscle
what is animal protein
animal based proteins are essential amino acids. There are 9 essential amino acids found in food of an animal origin. For example: red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and other dairy.
what is a plant based protein
incomplete proteins (plant based) are made up of non-essential amino acids. E.g cereal, nuts, legumes and vegetables.
identify the 1st function of protein
acts as a building block for growth and development of body tissue, muscles, blood, hair, skin and internal organs
what is the second function of protein
creates hormones which regulate the body processes such as growth, sexual maturation and metabolism
what’s the 3rd function of protein
forms enzymes and assists in processes such as muscle contraction
what is the 4th function of protein
forms antibodies to fight infection
what is the 5th function of protein
provides an alternate source of energy once cHO and fats are depleted
what influences how much protein we should have in our diet
age, gender, development
do we find carbohydrates in plant based or animal food sources
plant based (cereal, grains, pasta, vegetables
what is the first main function of carbohydrates
carbohydrates are the bodies main energy source
what is the second main function of carbohydrates
assists in the regulation of protein and metabolism
whats the third main function of carbohydrates
provides dietary fibre
what is the glycemic index
the glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods according to the effect they have when eaton on the bodies glucose levels. blood glucose refers to the amounts of glucose in your blood. This glucose comes from whatever you eat and drink plus the stores that sit withen your liver and muscles.
whats saturated fat
saturated fat should only be consumed in small amounts. Mainly found in animal based products such as meat, milk, cream and cheese, coconut and palm oil.
