bio chp 7 Flashcards
(30 cards)
what are proteins made of
amino acids
what are proteins used for
growth and repair
what foods give protein
fish, egg, nuts,beans, potatoes,milk products ,etc.
how many grams of protein do 10-13 year olds need
30- 35 g
what are carbs made of
c.h.o
what does carbs do
it gives us most of our energy
what foods have carbs
wheat, rice, banana,beans , potatoes,etc.
how much foods contain carbs
60% of foods
what are fats made of
fatty acids and glycerol
what are fats used for
to build cell membranes, reduce heat loss, protect organs and make cells
foods that contain fats
meat, fish, milk products,oil,seeds, nuts ,etc.
how much fats do we require
20-30% daily
what are vitamins and minerals used for
functioning of metabolic process in cell. vitamins help chemical reactions and minerals help strengthen bones and teeth
where do we get vitamins and minerals
fruit, veggies, fish, dairy products,etc.
what do fibers do
prevents constipation and helps in digestion
which foods contain fiber
fresh vegetables, fruits, beans and lentils
what does water do in our body
60 to 70% of the body is made up of water. it is used for chemical reactions
what are omega-3 and omega-6
they are fatty acids that are essential in our diet. they help regulating blood pressure and inflammatory responses
where do we get omega-3 and omega-6
soybeans, corn, nuts, seeds, fish, meat, etc.
what is malnutrition
when the body doesn’t get enough nutrients leading to the patient to have fatigue dizziness and weight loss
what causes malnutrition
a poor diet, digestive conditions, or another disease
what is scurvy
scurvy is a deficiency disease that is caused by a vitamin C deficiency that leads to having bleeding gums, leg swells up, and having no energy
what is beri-beri
it is a deficiency disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency which leads to partial paralyzed and mental confusion
what is night blindness
vitamin A deficiency and that leads to difficulty in seeing ,eye pain and sensitivity to light
