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Biological Molecules - Coggle Diagram
Biological Molecules
Fats
Results of Deficiency: Reduction in vitamin processing capability and reduced brain and vision function
Sources: Vegetables, Fish, Avocados, Nuts, Dairy
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Components: Lipids and Glycerol (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
Digestion: Digested by Lipase, produced in small intestine, and assisted by bile from gallbladder
Carbohydrates
Sources: Grains, Cereals, Coins, Fruits
Results of Deficiency: Reduction in energy levels, lethargy, etc.
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Digestion: Carbohydrase, from the salivary glands and small intestines
Components: Complex Sugars (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen)
Proteins
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Components: Amino Acids (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur, Phosphorus)
Sources: Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans, Nuts
Digestion: Digested by protease, from the stomach and small intestines
Function: Assists in muscle development and general growth and repair, also a backup energy source
Calcium
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Results of Deficiency: Brittle bones- stunted development
Rickets- weak bones and joints, prone to fractures and breakages
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Water
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Function: Medium for chemical reactions, transport agent for materials and helps regulate body temperature
Iron
Sources: Red Meat, Eggs, Dark Leafy Vegetables
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Vitamins (C&D)
Sources: (C)- Citrus, Vegetables (D)- Natural exposure to sun, Dairy products, Salmon and Eggs
Results of Deficiency: (C)- Scurvy- Poor wound healing, weak joints and skin and very frail (D)- Rickets- weak bones and joints, prone to fractures and breakages
Functions: (C)- Improves immune system, promotes healthy functioning of body, promotes wound healing
(D)- Helps better-utilise calcium and process it, assists in bone development
Fibre/ Roughage
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Results of Deficiency: Constipation,
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