Week 6 - Nutrition Flashcards
What is the guidline daily water intake?
1.2 litres
What is the guidline daily adult energy requirements for a man and woman?
adult man - 2500 Kcal (10MJ)
adult woman - 2000Kcal (8MJ)
What is the guidline daily amount of fat we need in our diet?
20-30g per day
How many portions of oily fish should we eat a week?
1
2 portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily
What does NSP stand for?
non-starch polysaccharide (fibre)
not absorbed by the body but is needed to maintain a healthy digestive system
Name some monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
What are the monosaccharide units of maltose?
glucose x2
Name some disaccharides
lactose - glucose + galactose
sucrose - glucose + fructose
maltose - glucose + glucose
What is dietary fibre?
the indigestible portion of food derived from plants
two types - insoluble and soluble
What is a conditionally essential amino acid?
synthesis of these amino acids can be limited under certain pathological conditions like a premature infant and severe catabolic distress
What food sources provide high quality protein?
meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, fish
high quality protein - contains all essential amino acids in the proportions they are required
How many grams of salt should you consume each day?
6g
What two fatty acids are essential for humans?
alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid
What kind of acid is linoleic acid?
omega 3 fatty acid
What kind of acid is alpha-linolenic acid?
omega 6 fatty acid
