Macronutrients HE Flashcards

(30 cards)

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Functions of fat

A

Protects organs and bones

Stops the body from losing heat

Provides texture and flavour

Provides a reserve of energy for long turn storage

Provided a concentrated source of energy

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What does fat provide

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Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K

Essential fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6

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3
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saturated fat

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rises blood cholesterol levels which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

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4
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Sources of saturated fat

A

Meat
Eggs
Dairy products
Butter

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5
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Why’s unsaturated fat better for our health than saturated fat

A

Lowers blood cholesterol

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6
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Monounsaturated fats

A

One unsaturated double bond in the molecule

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7
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Polyunsaturated fat

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Have more than one double bond in the molecule

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8
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Sources of monounsaturated fat

A

Vegetable oil
Nuts
Olives
Avocado

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9
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Sources of polyunsaturated fat

A

Oily fish
Meat
Margarine
Sunflower oil
Seeds

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10
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Essential fatty acids

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Fatty acids that the body can’t make and has to be sourced from the diet

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Function of omega 3 fatty acids

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Prevents blood clotting and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

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Function of omega 6 fatty acids

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Has a positive impact on blood cholesterol and reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

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13
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Examples of low biological value foods

A

Seeds
Toast
Nuts
Baked beans

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14
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Examples of high biological value foods

A

Lean meat
Eggs
Fish
Steak

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What is low biological value

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A food that lacks one or more of the indispensable amino acids

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16
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What is a high biological value

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A food which contains all the indispensable amino acids

17
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Dispensable amino acids

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Can be produced in the body

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Indispensable amino acids

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Can’t be made in the body and must be produced by the diet

19
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Functions of protein

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Needed for growth

Help to repair damaged body tissues

Produces enzymes for digestion

Produces hormones that relate body functions

Produces a secondary source of energy

20
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Examples of protein complementation

A

Lentil soup with bread
Beans on toast
Yoghurt and nuts

21
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1g protein

22
Q

Plant LBV

A

Pulses
Beans
Grains
Nuts

23
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Two types of amino acids

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Dispensable and indispensable

24
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Novel sources

A

Tofu
Soya
Tempeh

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Amino acid
Unit that join together to make protein
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Complementation protein
Is when 2 LBV protein are eaten together and can help the lacking amino acids giving you a meal worth HBV called limiting amino acids
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How to reduce saturated fat
Leaner choices of meat Cook with olive oil instead of butter
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Sugars examples
Biscuits Table sugar Honey
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Starch
Grains Pasta Bread Rice
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Free sugars
Should be consumed in small amounts Added by manufacture, cook or consumer Found naturally in honey, syrup and unsweetened fruit juices