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CCMA M1: Nutrition
CCMA Module 1: General Nutrition
| What is the recommended amount for water intake? | 2-3 L or 64-96 oz |
| Protein | Large, complex molecules that the body builds with amino acid monomers. |
| Types of amino acids: Essential amino acids | Amino acids that the body cannot produce on it's own. |
| Types of amino acids: Nonessential amino acids | Amino acids that the body makes from essential amino acids or proteins. |
| Types of amino acids: Conditional amino acids | Amino acids that are not usually essential but may be necessary when the body is undergoing stress or illness. |
| Amino acids | Monomers of proteins that the body uses to repair and build tissues. Can be used for energy if carbohydrates and fats are unavailable. |
| Carbohydrates | Organic compounds that combine carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into sugar molecules. Make up the majority of calories in most diets. either simple sugars or complex carbohydrates. |
| Glucose | A simple sugar and monomer for complex carbohydrates. |
| Personalized food plans take into account: | Age, sex, height, weight, physical activity level |
| Glycogen | The body stores sugars as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscle. Glycogen is used as an alternative energy source when the body needs it. |
| Fats/Lipid | A high concentrated source of energy the body can use as a backup for available glucose (stored as fat reserves). Lipids are a polymer. |
| Fatty acids | Monomers of lipids along with glycerol. Differences in types of fatty acids are based on saturation. |
| Types of fatty acids: Unsaturated fatty acids | Less dense and heavy than saturated fatty acids. Can be monounsaturated (olive, peanut oil) or polyunsaturated (corn, sunflower oil). Have less potential to raise cholesterol levels. |
| Types of fatty acids: Trans fat | |
| Types of fatty acids: Saturated fatty acids |