Textbook Flashcards
promotion of growth and development
protein
provision of energy
carbs and fat
regulation of metabolism
vitamins, minerals, protein
enzymes
catalysts to chem reactions
macronutrients
carbs
fat
protein
water
micronutrients
vitamins
mineral
trace elements
macronutrient definition
daily intak eis more than a few grams
micronutrient definition
- needed only in small amounts
carbs
carbon, hydrogen, water
1:2:1 ratio
monosaccharides
glucose fructose galactose
disaccharides
combo of two monosaccharies
- sucrose, lactose, maltose
starch
seeds, rice, corn, grains
- storage of carbs in plants
fiber
structural plant polysaccharides cellulose
- small intestine has no enzymes to break down these polysaccharides
insoluable fiber
- water attracting properties that help increase bulk
- soften stool
- shorten time through small intestine
- skin on plum
soluable fiber
metabolic processing through fermentation and yeilds end products with significant health effects