Sources of Nutrition Flashcards
Carbohydrates
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
main function of carbs
provide energy for body
avg carbs needed to fuel brain
130 g/day
Median carb intake
male > 20: 305 g/day
female, kids, adults: 228 g/day
AMDR for carbs
45%-65%
Carb functions
provide energy for cell work. Regulate protein and fat metabolism
Two structures requiring carbs for max effectiveness
brain and NS tissue
Protein sparing effect
too much protein produced = protein spared from energy use for other fx
Simple carbs
monosaccharides
disaccharides
complex carbs
polysaccharides
monosaccharides
basic cell energy
glucose: corn syrup
fructose: fruits
galactose: milk
disaccharides
energy, aids Ca + P absorption (lactose)
sucrose: table sugar
lactose: milk sugar
maltose: malt sugar
Process of liver converting monosaccharides
liver converts fructose and galactose = glucose which is released into bloodstream = inc blood glucose levels = insulin release from pancreas
w/ insulin, glucose in bloodstream -> cells
how much starch does the body digest and within how long after ingestion
95% starch within 1-4 hrs after ingestion
Digestion
SI using pancreatic amylase to reduce complex carbs -> disacch
Glycogen
stored carb in liver and muscles
backup energy, but limited
How do you maintain glucose levels bt meals?
glucose released through breakdown of liver glycogen
Carb energy
4 cal/g of energy; make blood glucose levels more stable
Dietary fiber and types
plant foods - indigestible
pectin, gum, cellulose, oligosaccharides
How does fiber relate to the GI?
proper bowel elimination. adds bulk to feces, stimulates peristalsis to ease elimination
How does fiber relate to cholesterols, cancer and blood glucose?
lowers cholesterol, dec intestinal cancer, stabilize glucose levels by slowing glucose absorption rate
total fiber intake
females: 25 g/day
males: 38 g/day
Fermentation and metallization of fiber in colon
1.5-2.5 cal/g of energy
Types of protein
complete
incomplete
complementary
Complete proteins
animal and soy
9 AA
Incomplete proteins
plant
<9 AA = limits protein synthesis ability
Complementary protein
incomplete proteins that combine to make complete
black beans w rice; hummus w crackers
Metabolic fx of proteins
tissue-building and maintenance N2 and H20 balance backup energy N2 balance + nutrients transports immune system support acid base, f&e balance formation of neurotransmitters, enzymes, antibodies, peptide hormones, breast milk, mucus, histamine, sperm