Protein Flashcards
What elements is protien made of
Carbon (c), Oxygen (O), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N)
Describe the structure of proteins?
Protein is made up of chain of smaller units called amino acids. Amino acids are linked together by peptide links.-
What is high biological value (HBV) proteins?
High biological value is these are pro sheets that contain all of the most of the essentials amino acids needed by the body. Most HBV proteins are found in animal sources e.g meat.
Why are some HBV food sources?
Meat, eggs, fish, soya beans and an alternative meat
What are some LBV food sources?
Peas, beans, lentils and nuts
What is the function of protein?
It repairs all body cells e.g blood hair nails etc.
What are some protein deficiency symptoms.
Poor or stunned growth with muscle wasting, hair breakage and loss, poor general health and hormone and enzymes imbalance
What elements are carbohydrates made of?
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
What different groups do carbohydrates come from?
Sugar, starch and dietary fibre
Name four sugar sources of carbohydrate?
Table sugar, honey biscuits or fruit
Name four starch sources of carbohydrate?
Cereal, bread, pasta and flour
What are some dietary fibre sources of carbohydrate?
Whole cereals, wholemeal bread, and fruit and vegetables
How do you increase fibre in your meals? (Answer 1)
Avoid refined carbohydrate foods, eg white flour. Eat whole grain carbohydrates instead eg. Brown bread instead of white. Chose high fibre breakfast cereal eg. Porridge or bran flakes
How do you increase fibre in your meals? (Answer2)
Eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables, with skins on where possible
How do you increase fibre in your meals? (Answer3)
Eat nuts or fried fruit eg. Raisins, apricots or prunes
How do you reduce your sugar intake?
Eat less sweets, cakes, sugars and desserts. replace sugar snacks which fresh fruits and nuts. Replace sugar drinks with water and milk. Use artificial sweeteners eg. Splenda
What are the functions of fibre?
Fibre absorbs water as it passes through the digestive system, bulking up waste and allowing it to pass through the digestive system more easily to prevent constipation. Fibre helps prevent disease like bowel cancer.
What does food do if it is high in fibre?
Foods that are high in fibre provide bulk in the diet and give a feeling of fullness
