Unit 2 Flashcards
Fiber
A non digestible complex carb that aids in digestion
Helps in weight control, bowel health, heArt health and blood glucose control
Whole grains
Unrefined grains
Includes: bran, germ and endosperm
Ex: oats, popcorn, brown rice, etc
Bran and germ contain?
Vitamins, minerals, fiber, photochemical and antioxidants
Fats
Are lipids
Most concentrated energy source in diet
Lipids
supply your body w energy both during activity and during sleep
3 types of lipids
Fats, phospholipid, cholesterol
Dietary fats
Triglycerides
Usually creates saturated fats, unsaturated fats or trans fats
Fatty foods contain all 3
Saturated fat
Fatty acid chains saturated w hydrogen
Found in animal products, dairy products and tropical oil
Can increase level of low density lipoprotein cholesterol in blood
Unsaturated fats
Fatty chain acid chains one or more areas not saturated w hydrogen
Come from plant sources
What are two types of unsaturated fats
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
Monounsaturated
Made up of fatty acid chain w 1 unsaturated region
More rancid quickly than saturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats
2+ unsaturated regions
Easily become fan of
Get rid of newly formed cholestrol
Trans fat
Hydrogenation changes unstable unsaturated oils into more stable saturated solid fats
In processed foods
Found naturally in beef lamb and dairy products
Increase heart disease
Protein
Help build many body parts
Found in animal and plant sources
Many sources of protein are high in cholesterol and saturated fat
Amino acids are building blocks
Complete proteins
Supply amino acids all in adequate amount
In meat, poultry, fish, dairy and soy
Incomplete proteins
Lack some essential amino acids
In legumes, grains, veggies and seeds
Vitamins
Compounds w no energy value of their own, needed by the body in small amounts for normal growth and function
Regulate body processes
Help chemical reactions take place
Found in food pyramid but dessert
Mineral
Elements, w no energy value, regulate body processes and provide structure
Come from plants or indirectly from animals
Major minerals
Needed by body daily in amounts greater than 100 mg