macronutrients. Flashcards
(40 cards)
fats: function.
concentrated energy.
protection for major organs.
component of hormones.
source of fat soluble vitamins: D,E,A,K.
fats: 2 types?
saturated and unsaturated.
fats: what does saturated do to the body?
increase cholesterol.
too much cholesterol cause health concerns.
sources of saturated fat:
butter.
ghee.
lard.
cream.
hard cheese.
meat pies.
coconut oil.
palm oil.
fats: role of unsaturated.
help reduce cholestrol.
sources of unsaturated fats:
oily fish.
nuts.
seeds.
avocados.
vegetable oils.
soya beans.
some functional foods: cholesterol lowering spreads.
fats: excess.
weight gain.
obesity.
related medical conditions.
rises blood cholesterol levels.
fats: deficiency.
in babies and children: affect normal growth.
poor supply of fat soluble vitamins.
fats: structure.
macronutrient. solid or liquid.
fatty acids and glycerol.
types & structure
protein: function.
growth.
repair.
maintenance.
secondary source of energy.
protein: sources and examples.
animal: meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, cheese, insects.
plant: soya, nuts, seeds, pulses, mycoprotein, TVP.
protein: excess.
used as energy.
protein: deficiency.
rare but in developing countries.
kwashiorkor.
who needs more protein?
babies and children- growing.
adolescents- growth spurts.
pregnant women- growing baby.
nursing mothers- lactation.
protein: types.
high biological value.
low biological value.
animal protein sources: what does it contain?
all essential amino acids.
HBV.
plant protein sources: what does it contain and what’s the exception?
lack some essential amino acids.
exception being soya.
protein: structure.
chain of simple units called amino acids . 8 amino acids needs to be provided by the diet. children require an extra.
what is protein complementation?, who is important for and what is an example of it?
proteins of LBV can be eaten together to provide all essential amino acids.
important for vegetarians.
example: beans on toast.
carbohydrates: functions.
healthier way top provide your body with energy compared to sugars.
carbohydrates: sources.
bread.
pasta.
rice.
breakfast cereals.
potatoes.
carbohydrates: excess.
converted to fat, stored under skin and is the main cause of obesity.
linked to dental decay.
suggest rise in type 2 diabetes is linked.
carbohydrates: deficiency.
body will use up protein and fat as an energy source instead.