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Macronutrients

Sarah N Food and Nutrition Year 12 Inglês 9 flashcards

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1Nutritionthe process of being nourished or nourishing
2carbs45-65%
1g =16kj
monosaccharides, olives/avocado disaccharides, milk/cane sugar polysaccharides, fish/nuts
3Protein15-25%, 10% for psychological process
1g = 17kj
22 amino acids (8 essential)
complete (animal) + incomplete(plants)
needed for growth/maintenance/repair
- anaemia, slow growth/oedema
+ gout, gall bladder, liver/kidney stress
4Fibre1g = 6kj
Soluble, soy, fruit/veg, oat bran
insoluble, skin of fruit/veg, wheat bran
lowers cholesterol and keeps digestive system healthy and active
- constipation, T2D, heart disease, cancers
+ abdominal pain, flatulence, decrease absorption of iron, zinc + calcium
5Water2/3 of body weight
veg/fruit contain up to 95% water
1.5L per day
prevents dehydration, lubricates joints+,membranes, helps absorb nutrients, flushes waste products
6Fats20-35%, less than 8% form sat fat
1g = 37kj
saturated + monounsaturated + polyunsaturated (33%)
butter, meat, full cream, discretionary choices
energy, insulation/protection/maintenance
7cholesterol LDL HDLalway in animal products not plants
Low density lipoprotein
= high % cholesterol, causes heart disease, less healthy
High density lipoprotein
protein remove cholesterol fro blood vessels= good fats
to reduce ldl eat less sat fat and trans fat
8GIglycemic index
low gI <55, fruit/veg long acting
high Gi>70, discretionary choices/potato
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