Selected Non-Nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
name two selected non nutrients
A
phytochemicals
phytonutrients
2
Q
examples of phytochemicals
A
phenols polyphenols carotenoids alkaloids glucoionolates isothiocyanate
3
Q
examples of polyphenols
A
flavanols- in chocolate and green tea
falvonols- in onions
isoflavones- in soy and soy products
anthocyanins- in red fruit
4
Q
how so polyphenols enter the body
A
some are absorbed
most enter the GI tract and travel to the colon where the gut microflora break them down into smaller molecules
5
Q
roles of phytochemicals
A
antioxidants
anti inflammatory
anti diabetic
gut microbe modifier
6
Q
example of triterpenes
A
carotenoids
- beneficial as provitamers of vitamin A
- protect the eye from macular degeneration
7
Q
example of tetraterpenes
A
sterols
- affect cholesterol absorption
8
Q
example of glucosinolates
A
broccoli
- have anti cancer effects
9
Q
example of alkaloids
A
caffine
- some positive and some negative effects
