Protein
what are the four elements protein is made up of
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen
fats are also called ?
Lipids
All carbohydrates come from plant sources through the process of?
photosynthesis
classification of minerals
macrominerals/trace minerals
what are the six constituents of food
protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water
HBV/LBV mean?
high biological value / low biological value
Each fat unit is made up of ?
1 Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Classification of carbohydrates
sugar starch fibre
calcium deficiency diseases
rickets / osteoporosis
classification of nutrients
macronutrients
micronutrients
sources of HBV?
meat, fish, eggs, cheese yohurt milk tvp mycoprotein
Saturated
Unsaturated
what are refined foods?
highly processed with many or all of the nutrients removed
how much salt is recommend a day
No more than 6 g of salt per day
what temperture does water boil and freeze at
boils: 100 degrees
freezes: 0 degrees
Name a function of protein.
growth and repair
production of enzymes, hormones, antibodies
heat and energy
what are omega-3 fatty acids?
type of unsaturated fat found in oily fish nuts and seeds
what is dietary fibre also called
roughage / cellulose
classification of vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
what is perspiration
the production of sweat to cool down
During digestion, what do enzymes do?
Enzymes break down the peptide links between the amino acids
What can happen when we overconsume fats
Obesity / Coronary heart disease
what does dietary fibre prevent
Constipation
Fat-soluble: A, D, E, K
water-soluble: folic acid B C
what is dehydration
when the body loses more water than it takes in