Week 2 (T1) (U1) Flashcards
Food is consumed to…? (Finish the sentence)
Allow the absorption of energy and nutrients.
What are the two different types of nutrients?
1- Macronutrients
2- Micronutrients
What are the 3 macronutrients essential for health?
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fat
What are macronutrients measured in?
- Grams (g)
What two types of carbohydrates provide dietary energy?
- Starch
- Sugars
What is the structure of carbohydrates?
Are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Give examples of sources of starch in the diet.
- Potatoes
- Bread
- Rice
- Pasta
Why is protein important?
It is essential for the growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.
What is the structure of protein?
Is made up of building bocks called amino acids
Does protein from animals or plant contain more essential AA’s??
- Animal sources of protein contain a full range of essential amino acids. Whereas plant sources contain fewer essential AA’s.
What are some sources of protein? (3 animal, 3 plant)
Animal:
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggs
- Milk
Plants:
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Beans
What are the fat-soluble vitamins?
- A
- D
- E
- K
Foods that contain a lot of fat provide??? (Finish the sentence)
lots of energy
Why is fat necessary in the body?
- It is essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
- Is also essential for fatty acids the body cannot make.
The structure of fatty acids determines?
- Their effect on our health
- Their characteristics (e.g. melting point)
What are the different fatty acids depending on their chemical structure?
- Saturated
- Monounsaturated
- Polyunsaturated
What are the two types of micronutrients?
- Vitamins
- Minerals
What are the two groups of vitamins?
- Fat-soluble vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins
What is vitamin A needed for?
- Dim light vision
- Healthy skin and eyes
- Resistance to infection
What is vitamin D needed for?
- Absorption of calcium
- Keep bones and teeth healthy
What are the water soluble vitamins?
- B vitamins
- C
What are minerals?
Minerals are inorganic substances.
People have different mineral requirements according to there?
- Age
- Gender
- Physiological state
Why is calcium essential?
- Maintenance of bones and teeth
- Blood clotting
- Normal muscle function
Why is iron essential?
The formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells.
Why is sodium essential?
Necessary to regulate the amount of water and other substances in the body.
