Macronutrients and Micronutrients

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What are some examples of MACRONUTRIENTS?
Fats, Carbohydrates and Protien
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In PROTEIN what is the name of the small individual molecules that link together like a chain?
Amino acids
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What are some of the functions of PROTEIN?
Helps the body to grow, helps to repair the body and helps give the body energy
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What are some of the important substances in the body that are made from PROTEIN?
Hormones, enzymes and antibodies
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What does HBV stand for and what does it mean?
High BIological Value and it means the body contains all the amino acids
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What does LBV stand for and what does it mean?
Low Biological Value and it means the boy is missing one or more essential amino acids
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What organ can be under pressure from the consumption of too much PROTEIN?
The Kidneys
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What is the function of CARBOHYDRATES?
To help the body get rid of waste products and to give the body energy
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How are CARBOHYDRATES made?
During photosynthesis
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What are the three types of CARBOHYDRATE?
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides and Complex polysaccharides
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What are the three types of monosaccarides?
Glucose, Fructose and Glactose
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What are the three types of disaccharides?
Maltose,Sucrose and Lactose
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What are the four types of complex polysaccharies?
Starch, Pectin, Dextrin and NSP
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Unlike other types of carbohydrates FIBRE can not....
be absorbed in the small intestine
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What is FIBRE's function?
It provides the body with energy
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Where is dietary FIBRE exclusively found?
In plants
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Give a small list of the different types of MICRONUTRIENTS?
Minerals: sodium, idodine, zinc and copper Vitamins: C, A, D, E and K
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Does your body need a large or small amount of MICRONUTRIENTS?
A small amount
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