Sac 2 Flashcards

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Nutrients definition

A

Substances found in food that are required by the body for growth and maintenance of body systems.

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2
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What do cells use nutrients for ?

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  • energy production
  • growth
  • repair/ replacement of body cells
  • regulation of body processes
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3
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Six essential nutrient categories

A
Fats
Protein 
Carbohydrates 
Water 
Vitamins 
Minerals
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4
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What are macronutrients and example

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  • required in Hugh quantities

Example ; carbs, protein and fats

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5
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What are micro nutrients and example

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Needed in smaller amounts

- vitamins and minerals

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6
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What is a complete protein and example of where it’s founds

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Has all 9 essential amino acids

Found in animal products + soy

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7
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What are incomplete proteins

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Do not have all essential amino acids

Example ; nuts , beans , rice

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8
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How many amino acids

A

22 total

9 essential

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9
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Functions of fats

A
  • satiety (satisfied )
  • insulation
  • formation of cell membrane
  • energy
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10
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“Good fats “

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> mono-unsaturated
poly-unsaturated

HDL - high density lipids

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11
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“Bad fats”

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> saturated

> trans ( man made)

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12
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Example of mono-unsaturated fats

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Avocado

Olive oil

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13
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Example of poly unsaturated

A

Salmon

Walnuts

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14
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Saturated fats example

A

Meat

Cheese

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15
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Example of trans fats

A

Store bought cakes

Store bought pastries

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16
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How many minerals are needed for effective body maintenance

A

20

17
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What are the 2 categories of vitamins

A

Fat soluble (excess stored in body tissues) and water soluble (excess excreted)

18
Q

Where is calcium stored

A

Most in bones

Some In teeth

19
Q

When is calcium critical

A

During growth periods

20
Q

Where is calcium abundant

A

Milk , cheese, yogurt, some in nuts

21
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When is optimal peak bone mass achieved

A

Age 22