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CHA BTEC Macro
Facts, structure, functions and sources
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | A food source which provides energy. (50-60%) |
| Protein | A food source which is used for growth and repair of the body (12-15%) |
| Fats | A food source as a secondary energy source. Should be consumed in small amounts (30%) |
| Simple | A structure of carbohydrates. Single molecule, fast release energy and sweet tasting |
| Complex | A Structure of carbohydrates. Multi-molecule, slow release energy, taste bland |
| RDA | Recommended Daily Allowance |
| men RDA (Kcal) | 2500 |
| women RDA (Kcal) | 2000 |
| Saturated | A type of fat. Filled with hydrogen atoms. Bad for the body (10%) |
| Unsaturated | A type of fat. Not filled with hydrogen atoms. Good in moderation (20%) |
| Sources of Simple carbohydrates | Apple, banana, strawberries, orange, chocolate and sports glucose drinks |
| Sources of Complex carbohydrates | Rice, pasta, noodles, bread, potatoes and oats |
| Sources of Plant protein | Beans, nuts, seeds, lentils and soya mince |
| Sources of animal protein | Chicken, turkey, fish, beef, pork, lamb and eggs |
| Sources of unsaturated fats | Oily fish (salmon), pumpkin seeds, nuts and avocados |
| Sources of saturated fats | Cheese, milk, cream, red meat (beef) |
| Fibre | A carbohydrate that isn't digested. Helps with the digestive system and stops constipation |
| Sources of Fibre | Cereals, whole wheat rice and pasta, Whole grain bread oats and vegetables with skin on. |
| Amino Acids | The structure of protein. 9 essential and 11 non essential. |
| essential amino acid | Amino acids that we must eat |
| non-essential amino acid | amino acids that we can create our self |
| Vegetarian | Someone who doesn't eat meat of fish |
| Vegan | Someone who won't eat any food which is animal related or comes from an animal. |
| Calorie | Is a measurement of the amount of energy in an item of food or drink |