3.1.7 Flashcards

(30 cards)

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macronutrients

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nutrient that is needed by the body in relatively large amounts

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carbohydrate functions

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body’s preferred fuel source for energy.

provides brain and CNS with a continuous supply of glucose to brain

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3
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carbohydrate food source

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pasta.
multigrain bread.
vegetables such as potato

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4
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fibre

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made up of indigestible part of plant matter

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5
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fibre functions

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absorbs water in large intestine, add bulk to faeces, thus reducing constipation.
feelings of fullness/satiety

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6
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protein function

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necessary for healthy growth, repair and maintenance of all body cells/tissues.
secondary fuel source for energy

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protein food source

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animal: lean red meat.
poultry.
plant: nuts, oats

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fat function

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fuel for energy.
helps maintain body temperature (insulate).
helps protect body organs

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Monounsaturated fats

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increase HDL and lower LDL cholesterol transporter in blood

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Polyunsaturated fats

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maintain level of HDL and lower LDL cholesterol transporter in blood

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Saturated fats

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increase LDL cholesterol in the blood

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Trans fats

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increase LDL cholesterol transporter in blood and decrease HDL cholesterol

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13
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monounsaturated fat food source

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olive oil.

avocado

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14
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polyunsaturated fats food source

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omega 3: oily fish, canola oil.

omega 6: nuts (almonds), seeds

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saturated fats food source

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fatty meats.
full dairy products.
deep friend goods

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16
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trans fats food source

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processed foods: pastries, cakes.
fatty meats.
margarines

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cholesterol

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waxy fat-like substance found in saturated fats.
helps form cell membranes.
not water soluble so liver packages it inside lipoproteins for transportation through blood

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HDL (high density lipoproteins)

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‘good’ health cholesterol.
carries cholesterol from the blood back to the liver for elimination.
helps remove plaque build-up from arteries

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LDL (low density lipoproteins)

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‘bad’ lousy cholesterol.

carries most cholesterol in blood, deposits in arteries leading up to plaque build up

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micronutrients

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nutrient that is required by the body in small amounts

21
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calcium function

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essential for construction and maintenance of strong bones (and teeth) thus helps reduce risk of osteoporosis

22
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calcium food sources

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milk.
cheese.
yoghurt

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phosphorus functions

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combines with calcium to form calcium phosphate for construction and maintenance of strong bones (and teeth) thus helps reduce risk of osteoporosis

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phosphorus food sources

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milk.
meat.
eggs

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sodium functions
assists with regulation of fluids in the body, thus helps regulate blood volume and pressure
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sodium food sources
``` processed foods (vegemite, ham). table salt ```
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vitamin D function
essential for absorption, regulation and use of calcium and phosphorus needed in growth and maintenance of strong bones (and teeth) this helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis
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vitamin D food sources
butter. cream. salmon
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water functions
important for all chemical reactions to occur in body as every bodily function requires water. helps transport nutrients to cells. helps lubricate joints
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water food sources
tap water. milk. watermelon