Sac revision Flashcards
(15 cards)
function and role of cabrohydrates
fuel for the body creating energy which required for metabolism and growth.
food sources of carbohydrates
vegetables, rice, pasta, breads
function and role of protein
build, maintain and repair body cells. and act as a fuel for producing energy if a person doesnt have enough glucose.
protein food sources
eggs
milk
cheese
fish and seafood.
Monounsaturated fat food sources
olive oil, avocado, nuts
Monounsaturated fats roles and functions.
lower cholesterol
polyunsaturated fats food sources
fish, nuts, and oil made from corn, and soy.
polyunsaturated fat roles and functions
brain function, cell growth, and inflammation regulation.
saturated fat food sources
fatty meat, full-cream milk, cream, fried food.
saturated fats functions and role when consumed in smaller amounts
providing energy, cushioning organs, insulating against cold,
“bad fats”
saturated and trans fats
“good fats”
polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
what is a health outcome?
life expectancy, mortality, morbidity, burden of disease, self assessed health status, core activity limitation.
complete protein
A protein that contains all nine essential amino acids needed by the human body.
incomplete protein
An incomplete protein (or nutrient) is one that lacks one or more of the essential amino acids required by the body.