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FOOD AND NUTRITION

EXAM REVEW

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what means the term nutrition? it refers to the the group of involuntary processes that allow us to extract nutrienbts from food
definition of nutrient biolmolecules that make up our bodies
what are the organic nutrients? carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
what are the inorganic nutrients? water and mineral salts
what is the role of carbohydrates? providing energy
what is the role of proteins? structural
what is the function of lipids? provide energy
what is the function of vitamins and some minerals? regulating function
what are the simpler molecules of proteins? amino acids
what are the simpler molecules of carbohydrates? monosaccharides
what is a complex carbohydrate? may units of monosaccharides
where can we find saturated fats? mostly in animals
where can we find insaturated fats? mostly in plants, also in some fish
what are the two main types of vitamins? fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins
what are the fat-soluble vitamins? A and D
what are the water-soluble vitamins? B1, B2, B12 and C
what are the functions of minerals? structural and regulatory
what are the functions of water? it acts as a solvent, it transports substances, it regulates our body temperature
a healthy diet needs to be.... balanced
what can we find in the middle of the food wheel, that is also very important? water and exercise
how is called the healthy diet which includes olive oil, cereals, legumes, fish, vegetables and fruit? the Mediterranean diet
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