Macronutrients - 1.1 Flashcards
What are the functions of protein?
It is needed for growth and repair of body tissues, the maintenance of body cells and it’s secondary function is to provide energy
What are the animal sources of protein?
Meat, poultry, fish, offal, eggs, milk and dairy
What are the plant sources of protein?
Cereals e.g. wheat, rice, oats; pulses e.g. peas, beans, lentils; seeds, some nuts and soya
What happens if you get too much protein?
A diet high in protein can result in the consumption of more energy than is needed. This will be converted into body fat leading to obesity
What happens if you get too little protein?
A diet low in protein could cause growth in children to be slowed. Cuts, wounds and injuries would also take longer to heal
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
Starches or tcc and sugars
What are the starches/TCC sources of carbohydrates?
Bread, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes
What are the sugar sources of carbohydrates?
Sweets, sugary juices, honey
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
The main function is to provide our bodies with energy to carry out daily tasks
What are the 2 types of fat?
Saturated (animal fat) and unsaturated (vegetable fat)
What are the sources of saturated fat?
Cheese, cream, lard, dripping, butter, meat (red)
What are the sources of unsaturated fat?
Oils (sunflower, olive, sesame), avocados, almonds, spreads, seeds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, lily nuts (sardines, tuna)
What are the functions of fat?
Secondary energy source, protects out internal organs, provides the body with warmth, provides the body with fat soluble vitamins, provides the body with fatty acids
What happens if the body gets too much saturated fat?
You can get coronary heart disease
What happens if the body gets too much total fat (any fat)?
You could develop obesity
