Unit 2 Flashcards
a unit of food energy (avg person requires 2000 a day)
calorie
9 calories per gram
fat
4 calories per gram
protein, carbohydrates
form muscles, bones, hair, skin, tissue, hemoglobin, enzymes, cell membrane, hormones, provides some energy for body
role of proteins
building blocks of proteins, 20 found in food, 9 are essential
amino acids
contains all 9 essential amino acids (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, soy)
complete protein
contains some of the essential amino acids (legumes, grains, nuts)
incomplete proteins
combination yields a complete protein - vegetarians
combination of vegetable proteins
0.8 per pound or .36 per kilogram - 10-35% of daily calories
daily recommendation of protein
chicken, turkey - leaner source with lower fat content
white meat
pork, beef, lamb - higher levels of fat, but also contains vitamins like iron, zinc, B
red meat
regular consumption ____linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, replace with ____ can reduce risks
red meat, white meat
supply energy, support and cushion organs, insulate the body, absorbs vitamins, adds flavor to food
role of fats
omega-3 linolenic acid, omega-6 linolenic acids - blood pressure regulation, vision, healthy pregnancy
essential fats
vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, animal products - essential in small amounts - an essential omega-6 fatty acid
linolenic acids
red meat, whole milk, cheese, lunch meats, hot dogs
sources of saturated fats
solid at room temp., not directly linked to heart disease but should be limited
saturated fats
monounsaturated, poly unsaturated
types of unsaturated fats
certain vegetables, olive oil, nuts, canola oil
sources of monounsaturated fat
liquid at room temperature, one type, best choice of fat
monounsaturated fat
certain vegetables, nuts, vegetable oil, fatty fish - omega-3 and omega-6, best choice of fat
sources of polyunsaturated fats
salmon, tuna, trout - reduce blood clots, abnormal heart rhythms, blood pressure, risk of heart attack
omega-3 fats
vegetable oils, corn, soybean, cottonseed oils - reduce omega_ for omega_
omega-6 fats; 6 for 3
hydrogenation - creates solid fat from liquid oil - contains saturated and unsaturated - limit intake
trans fatty acids
deep-fried foods, baked goods, snack foods
sources of trans fatty acids
waxy substance found in the blood and
cells and needed for synthesis of cell membranes,
vitamin D, and hormones
cholesteral
blood fat that transport cholesterol to organs and tissues - excess amounts result in the accumulation of fatty deposits on artery wall
low-density lipoproteins
blood fat that helps transport cholesterol out of the
arteries, thereby protecting against heart disease
high-density lipoproteins
these are small lipoproteins that can penetrate the arterial
wall easily, which drives heart disease
small, dense LDL
these lipoproteins are large and fluffy and don’t easily penetrate the arteries
large LDL
saturated fats raise HDL levels and are not harmful to blood profiles
true
20-35% of daily calories
daily recommendation of proteins
supply energy to body cells during exercise and daily body functions
role of carbohydrates
broken down into single glucose molecules for absorption and taken by liver and muscles to be stored as glycogen
carbohydrates during digestion
found naturally in fruits and milk and often added to foods, very easy to absorb
simple carbohydrates
found in plants like grains, legumes, tubers - includes starches and fiber
complex carbohydrates
inner layer of germ, middle layer of endosperm, outer layer of bran
structure of whole grains
refined version loses germ and bran, losing nutrients but keeping caloric content
refined carbohydrates
higher than refined version in vitamins, minerals, fiber - take longer to digest, make people feel full sooner, slower rise in glucose levels
whole grains
whole wheat, whole rye, whole oats, oatmeal,
whole - grain corn, brown rice, popcorn, barley, etc
sources of whole grains
a measure of how a particular food affects
blood glucose levels - high leads to quick changes in glucose levels and lead to risk of diabetes and heart disease
glycemic index
white rice, white bread, white pasta, potatoes, processed cereals, sugary drinks
sources of high glycemic index foods
45-65% of daily caloric intake
daily recommendation of carbohydrates
age, height, weight, gender, physical activity level
factors that contribute to daily calorie intake
soluble/insoluble
types of fiber
slows digestion, slows absorption of sugar, lowers cholesterol levels
soluble fiber