Topic 5d - Animal & Human Nutrition Flashcards
Molecules needed for growth & reproduction include…?
energy (carbs & lipids) water some AAs some FAs vitamins & minerals (all are essential except carbs & lipids)
What provides energy from energy molecules?
chemical bonds
How is a calorie quantified?
the heat to raise 1kg of water by 1 degree
1 kilojoule = … calorie
0.239 Cal
How many essential AAs do humans require?
9 (10 in infants)
Essential fatty acids are required for synthesis of …?
hormones
2 essential FAs in humans…?
linoleic & linolenic
What roles do minerals play in the body…?
structural (Ca, Mg, P) muscle/nerve function (Na, Ca, K) blood function (Fe, Cu) enzyme function (Zn, Mg) digestion (Cl)
A bit about water-soluble vitamins…? eg?
most function as co-enzymes
NOT STORED in the body
vit B & vit C
A bit about fat-soluble vitamins…? eg?
variety of roles vit K - blood clotting vit A - visual pigments vit D - bone formation vit E - antioxidant
Protein nutrient deficiencies…? eg?
kwashiorkor
marasmus
Mineral deficiencies…? eg. calcium causes …?
rickets
osteoporosis
Iodine deficiency causes …?
goitre
Iron deficiency causes…?
anaemia
Vitamin A deficiency = ?
night blindness
Vit D deficiency = ?
rickets
osteoporosis
Vit K deficiency = ?
clotting deficiency