B1b-human health and diet Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbohydrates made up of?
A
Simple sugars like glucose
2
Q
What are fats made up of?
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
3
Q
What are proteins made up of?
A
Amino acids
4
Q
How are carbohydrates stored?
A
- stored in liver as glycogen
- converted to fats
5
Q
How are fats stored?
A
-under the skin
-around organs
As adipose tissue
6
Q
How are proteins stored
A
They’re not
7
Q
What should a balanced diet include?
A
- protein
- carbohydrates and fats
- minerals
- vitamins
- fibre
- water
8
Q
Why do teenagers need a high protein diet?
A
For growth
9
Q
Why is kwashiorkor common in developing countries?
A
- overpopulation
- limited investment in agricultural techniques
10
Q
Why do vegetarians need to eat proteins from a wide range of sources?
A
Animal proteins contain all essential amino acids but plant proteins don’t.
This means vegetarians need a wide variety to make sure they get a complete range of amino acids.
