Week Two Q's

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Week Two Q's

What are foods mainly made up of in terms of their chemical composition?

Carb, Fat, Pro and to a lesser extent vitamins and minerals

What are the breakdown products of macros?

Carbs- Glucose

Fat- Fatty Acids

Protein- Amino Acids

Are vitamins water or fat soluble?

Water Solable-

B Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lipid Soluable

A D E K

What are major food sources for minerals

Calcium- dairy

Magnesium - wholegrain

Phosphorus- milk

Potassium - bananas

Sodium- salt

What are the kilojoule values of each nutrient

fat – 37 kJ (9 Cal) – not all fatty acids may provide the same amount of energy

alcohol – 29 kJ (7 Cal)

carbohydrates – 16 kJ (4 Cal) – not all carbohydrates may provide the same amount of energy

protein – 17 kJ (4 Cal)

dietary fibre – 13 kJ (3 Cal) – if fermented by bacteria in the large intestine

water – 0 kJ (0 Cal).