Macronutrients Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the function of fat
- fat can be used to insulate the body
- fat is a secondary source of energy
What is the function of carbs
-the primary source of energy
What is the function of protein?
-to help repair damaged muscles
What are the main sources of fat
- fatty meats
- dairy products
- oils
What are the main sources of carbs
- potatoes
- pasta
- bread
what are the main sources of protein?
- chicken
- eggs
- nuts and seeds
- pulses and beans
What are the effects of a deficiency in fat
- feeling cold
- dry skin
What are the effects of a deficiency in carbs
- headaches
- weakness
- dizziness
What are the effects of a deficiency in protein?
- you grow to your fullest potential
- weak muscles
What are the effects of excess fat
- obesity
- diabetes
- coronary heart diseases
What are the effects of excess carbs ?
- obesity
- poor metabolism
What are examples of saturated fat ?
- butter
- full cream dairy products
- fatty meat
What are examples of unsaturated fats?
- vegetable oil
- coconut oil
- olive oil
What food contains high level of starch?
- pasta
- bread
- potatoes
name different monosaccharides?
- glucose
- fructose
- galactose
Name the disaccharides
-sucrose and lactose
Name the polysaccharides
-cellulose and search
What is the purpose of dietary fibre?
- prevents constipation
- maintains bowel health
What foods contain dietary fibre?
- whole grain products
- the edible skins of fruit and veg(e.g.apple skin)
What are hight biological value foods?
- poultry
- fish
- soy
- eggs
What are low biological value foods?
- nuts
- seeds
- beans
- pulses
What is protein complementation ?
When you combine 2 LBV (low biological proteins) to get all your essential amino acids
Name 2 protein alternatives
- tofu
- quorn
