Nutrition Dr Agbaraolorunpo Flashcards
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————:
is the supply of materials - food - required by organisms and cells to stay alive.
———:
is a disease that results from excessive or inadequate intake of food and nutrients which leads to conditions
NUTRITION:
is the supply of materials - food - required by organisms and cells to stay alive.
NUTRITIONAL DISORDER:
is a disease that results from excessive or inadequate intake of food and nutrients which leads to conditions
List the examples of the body building fluids, protective food, energy givengoods
Bodybuilding fluids:
-protein
Protective food
-minerals and vitamins, fruits and vegetables
Energy giving foods
- fats and carbohydrates
Organic acids eg citric acid , folic acid are required in
Micro components
Examples of trace elements
Cu,Co,Fe,Zn,Cr,Mn,Se,Ni
Classification on Basis of requirements
Carbohydrates
Fats and oils
Proteins
Carbohydrates: 65-80%
Fats and oils: 10-30%
Proteins: 7-15%
Carbohydrates, fats and oils, proteins are often called——— because they form the main bulk of food
Proximate principles
Macro breakdown by metabolic type
Fat-protein efficient: list the ratios
Carbohydrate efficient: list the ratio
Mixed metabolism: list the ratio
Fat-protein efficient:
Carbohydrates 60%,protein 30%,fat 10%
Carbohydrate efficient: carbohydrates 70%, protein 20%, fat 10%
Mixed metabolism: carbohydrates 40%,protein 30%, fat 30%
Macro breakdown by metabolic type
Fat-protein efficient: list the ratios
Carbohydrate efficient: list the ratio
Mixed metabolism: list the ratio
Fat-protein efficient:
Carbohydrates 60%,protein 30%,fat 10%
Carbohydrate efficient: carbohydrates 70%, protein 20%, fat 10%
Mixed metabolism: carbohydrates 40%,protein 30%, fat 30%
Average amount of water consumed by an adult is
2.5 L
In men and women, who consumes more water
Men
In pregnant women and lactating women who consumes more water
Lactating women
State the % in the healthy food pyramid
Carbs/grains-40%
Fruit/vegetables- 35%
Protein- 20%
Fats/oil- 5%
Iron is needed for
Formation of red blood cells
Calcium is needed for
Growth of healthy teeth and bones
Functions of minerals
Name the minerals that do the following:
-formation of bones and teeth
-cofactors for metabolic enzymes
-transportation of oxygen
-regulate heartbeat, membrane potential
-boost body immunity and heal wounds
-produces HCL in the stomach
-produce thyroid hormones
- synthesis of DNA and bones
-regulate body fluids, maintain pH balance
-metabolism of iron and enzymes
- functioning of antioxidant enzymes
Ca
Mg
Fe
K
Zn
Cl
Iodine
P
Na
Se
Differences between animal and plant proteins
Animal protein
-little or no fiber
-high saturated fat
- few antioxidants
-unsustainable for global population
-large scale animal suffering
Plant protein
-high fiber
-low saturated fat
-antioxidants rich
-far more sustainable
-minimal animal suffering
Can our bodies produce polyunsaturated fats?
No
Polyunsaturated fats are found in
Most cooking oils
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Polyunsaturated fats are also known as
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
Saturated fats increases total—- and ——
Saturated fats are found in
Cholesterol and LDL
Red meat, whole milk , cheese,coconut, but tree
Monounsaturated fats are found in
Olive oil, avocado, avocado oil, most nuts and nut butters
Example of sea food omega 3 fats
Salmon, tuna , fatty fish
Examples of plant omega 3 and omega 6 fats
Omega 3- walnuts, flax seeds, canola oil
Omega 6- corn, soy, safflower, sunflower oils
Roughages are feed that contain more than——% crude fiber when they are dry
18%
