Vitamins
Assists in the formation of ameloblasts and odontoblasts. Keeps oral tissue healthy, especially the sulcus.
What is Vitamin A
This substance is obtained from food to promote growth, maintenance and repair tissue
What is Protein
What is the most efficient energy source for the body?
What is Glucose
What is it called when you have 2-6 monosaccharides
Oligosacchrides
There are 2 types of fiber what are they
What is soluble and insoluble?
This deficiency can cause angular Cheilitis, glossitis, Ulcerations and unhealthy gingivia
What is a vitamin B deficiency
What is the imbalance between nutrients the body needs and the nutrients take in?
What is malnutrition
What is considered the sweetest of all sugars?
What is Frutose
What do you call 6 or more monosaccharides
Complex carbohydrates
There are 4 benefits to Fiber what are they?
What is Provides satiety,
Increases bowel movements
Reduces heart disease
Regulates the body's glucose absorption
This vitamin is needed for the healing of wounds as it synthesizes Collagen, an important component of the periodontium
What is Vitamin C
These nutrients constitute the bulk of the diet. They include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, macrominerals and water
What are Micronutrients
What is the sugar that is most prevalent in Milk
What is Galactose
This substance is stored in the liver for energy
What is glycogen
the fiber that does not dissolve in water, passes through the digestive tract, and reduces the risk of colorectal cancer, hemorrhoid's, constipation
What is Insoluble Fiber
This deficiency causes weak bones
What is Vitamin D Deficiency
These nutrients are only needed in small amounts. They enable the body to produce enzymes and hormones. The absence of their presence can be severe
What are micronutrients
What is the basic unit of Carbohydrate?
What is a Monosaccharide
This aids in the process of peristalsis and the elimination of water
What if fiber
The fiber that dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract.
Soluble fiber.
This deficiency can cause abnormal bleeding
What is a vitamin K deficiency
What portion of the adult diet should be made up of proteins?
What is 10-35% of the adult diet
What are 2 monosaccharides with at least one glucose
What are Disaccharides
how many kilocalories is provided by Fats
9 kilocalories
What is the daily recommendation for fiber
20-35 grams