MacroNutrients

Question 1

What are the 2 different types of unsaturated fats?

Answer 1

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA)
They have 1 double bond
Sources: Avocados, Cashews, Peanuts
The help lower blood cholesterol, reduce risk of diabetes, lower risk of cancer

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA)
2 or more double bonds in the carbon chain
Sources: Corn, Soya & Sunflower Oils

Question 2

What does HBV stand for?

Answer 2

High Biological Value

Question 3

How can you make a HBV?

Answer 3

Combining 2 or more LBVs

Question 4

HBV Sources

Answer 4

Meat
Fish & other seafood
Dairy products
Eggs
Soya products
Quoin
Quinoa

Question 5

What are indispensable amino acids also known as?

Answer 5

IAA
Essential amino acids

Question 6

How many indispensable amino acids do adults need to obtain?

Answer 6

8

Question 7

How many indispensable amino acids do children need to obtain?

Answer 7

10

Question 8

What are indispensable amino acids needed for?

Answer 8

Repair, Maintenance & Growth