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Whole revision document Chapter 1 - Nutrients (Key words (Micronutrients,…
Whole revision document
Chapter 1 - Nutrients
Protein (MACRONUTRIENT)
Made up of building blocks-amino acids
Categorised by biological value (HBV and LBV)
Needed for body growth and repair
Fat (MACRONUTRIENT)
Fat is soild... Oil is liquid - at room temp
Saturated fat-mainly solid-Butter/ lard
Unsaturated-liquid oils-olive oil, fish nuts
Needed for energy, warmth, protection & vitamin A, D, E and K
Carbohydrates (MACRONUTRIENTS)
2 types- sugars and complex carbs
Needed for energy.
Excess stored as fat.
Vitamins and minerals
These are MICRONUTRIENTS
Can lead to deficiencies without a balanced diet.
Fat soluble - found in food containing fats.
Water soluble - found in food with high water content
Water
Dehydration is when your body lacks water
6 - 8 GLASSES PER DAY
MACRONUTRIENT
These are nutrients needed in large amounts
MICRONUTRIENTS
These are nutrients needed in tiny amounts
Key words
Micronutrients
Amino acids
Unsaturated fat
Saturated fat
Dehydrated
Biological value
Macronutreints