Nutrients Flashcards

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What is the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients?

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Micronutrients are nutrients consumed in smaller amounts or milligrams, compared to macronutrients consumed in larger amounts in grams.

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Examples of a macro and micro nutrient

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Macro: Protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibre
Micro: Vitamins D, iodine, calcium

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What are the four types of fat? Which is healthiest and which is unhealthiest?

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Mono-unsaturated, poly unsaturated, saturated, trans fat.
Healthiest: Mono unsat
Unhealthiest: Trans

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Fats

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Function: Provides energy, improves immunity, and maintains hard tissue.

Source: Oil, avocados

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Proteins

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Function: Growth and maintenance of cells and provision of energy.

Source: Eggs, beef

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Carbohydrates

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Function: Fuel for energy, glucose and fibre.

Source: Pasta, bread

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Fibre

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Function: Regulates digestive system and glucose levels.

Source: Rice, or skin of veggies and fruits.

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Vitamin D

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Function: Aids calcium with bone growth.

Source: Sun (going outside), fish

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Calcium

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Function: Hard tissue growth

Source: Milk, cheese

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Iron

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Function: Produces red blood cells and provides energy.

Source: Lentils, spinach

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Vitamin A

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Function: Improves immune system and helps healthy hard and soft tissue formation.

Source: Carrots, egg yolk

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Vitamin C

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Function: Growth and repair of body tissues and helps absorb iron.

Source: Broccoli, Brussel sprouts

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Iodine

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Regulates the thyroid gland.

Food sources:
-Chicken
-Seaweed

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Folate

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Part of red blood cell formation and the healthy growth and function of cells.

Food sources:
-Spinach
-Peanuts

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Vitamin B

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Acts as co-enzymes in enzymatic processes.

Food sources:
-Bananas
-Avocados

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