Topic 3 Flashcards
Macronutrients and Micronutients
lipids (fats), carbohydrates, protein, water
Minerals and Vitamins
Functions of micro and macro nutrients
Carbohydrates: fuel, energy source, cell membrane, DNA, RNA
Fats: Fuel, energy source, hormones
Protein: striúcture, transport, communication, enzymes, protection, fuel
Vitamins: Energy release from macro, metabolism, bone health, blood health, immune function, eyesight
Minerals: Mineralization of bones and teeth, blood oxygen transportation, defence against free radicals, muscle function.
chemical compistion of a glucose molecule
Oxygen, hydrogen, carbon
1:2:1 ration
Identify a diagram representing the basic structure of a glucose molecule
6 carbons
12 hydorgen
6 oxygen
Explain how glucose molecules can combine to form disaccharides and polysaccharides
condensation reaction
The combination of two or more monosaccharides to create a disaccharide or polysaccharide where a water molecule Is removed in the process
monosaccharide + mono/di/poly = di/poly + water (bye product) monosaccharide-glucose
polysaccharide-glucagon
State the composition of a molecule of triacylglycerol
1 glycerol, 3 fatty acids
Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Saturated fatty acid
have no double bonds between their carbon atoms
· solid at room temp
· from animal sources
unsaturated fatty acid
· one or more double bonds between their carbon atoms
· Liquid at room temp
· from plant-based foods
Chemical composition of a protein molecule
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Essential and non-essential amino acid
Essential Amino Acid cannot be sythesized by human body and must be obtained by diet
Non-Essential: Can be sythesized by human body
Describe current recommendations for a healthy balanced diet
Fats: 10-35 % (Saturated less than 10%)
Carbohydrates: 45-65%
Protein: 20-35%
State the approximate energy content per 100gg of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Carbohydrate = 1760 kj
lipids (fnts)= 4000kj
protein = 1720 kj
Discuss how the recommended energy distribution of the dietary macronutrients differ between endurance and non athletes
Marathon runner
- uses more calories therefore more carbohydrate intake for energy
- Need more fat stores so slightly increase in fat intake
- tend to thermoregulate more so higher water intake
- Greater mineral and vitamin intake for growth and bone stength/blood cell production
- Need to recover after activity so slightly higher preotin intake
Outline metabolism, anabolism, aerobic catabolism, anaerobic catabolism
Metabolism = all blochemical reactions that occur within an organism, including anabolic and catabolic reactions
Anabolism -energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones
Aerobic catabolism = Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones, with the net release of energy
Anaerobic catabolism: The breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler compounds, with the release of energy, In the absence of oxygen
State what glycogen is and its major storage sites
· Glucose converted into glycogen when glucose levels are too high (glycogen is stored glucose)
· polysaccharide made out of glucose
· The main stores of glycogen in the body are in liver and muscles
State the major sites of triglyceride storage
Adipose tissue and skeletal muscles