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CGIER 16 - Introduction to Human Nutrition. The Macronutrients. Flashcards

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What is a nutrient?

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A nutrient is a chemical substance that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used an organism’s metabolism.

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What are the two types of nutrients called?

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The two types of nutrients are:

  1. Macronutrients
  2. Micronutrients
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What is the primary role of carbohydrates?

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To provide the body with energy and dietary fibre.

  • Monosaccharides
  • Disaccharides (glycosidic link)
  • Oligosaccharides (less than ten monosaccharides)
  • Polysaccharides (more than ten monosaccharides with branches & chains)
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