Animal Physiology
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What can determine the amount of food a person should consume in a day
age, sex, weight, height, physical activity level, and overall health.
How many calories do adult women and men need per day
Women- 1,800-2,400 Men- 2,200-3,000
Give 3 reasons why we need food
-Fuel for energy -Food helps us fight diseases & keep us healthy -Provides us material for growth & repair of tissues
How much % of our foods should be carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Carbohydrates- 50% Proteins- 30% Fats- 20%
Name 3 foods that are high in protein
Eggs Fish Mushrooms Cheese Milk Chicken Meat
Name 3 foods that are high in fats
Salmon Olive oil Avocado Butter Olives Coconuts
Name 3 foods that are high in carbs
Bread Honey Corn Eggplants Oranges Bananas Grapes
Name the 7 major nutrients
Carbohydrates Protein Water Minerals Vitamins Fats/lipids (Fibre)
Why do we need fibre
To add bulk to our food as it isn’t easily broken down and promote a feeling of fullness
Name the 3 macronutrients
Proteins, fats, carbohydrates
What nutrient is found in starchy products
Carbohydrates
What 3 elements make up carbohydrates
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen
Which enzyme in your saliva breaks down starch
Amylase
Where is amylase found
In the saliva inside our mouth
Are carbohydrates polymers or monomers
Polymers
Which saccharide is bread
Polysaccharide
What are carbohydrates broken into in the small intestine
Disaccharides then monosaccharides
What is a polysaccharide
A carbohydrate formed by long chains of 3+ units linked together by glycosidic bonds.
What is a disaccharide
A carbohydrate formed by 2 units linked together by glycosidic bonds.
What is a monosaccharide
A basic building block of carbohydrate
Name 3 examples of monosaccharides
Glucose Fructose Galactose
Name 3 examples of disaccharides
Maltose Lactose Sucrose
Name 3 examples of polysaccharides
Starches Fibres Glycogen
What are the 2 “simple” carbohydrates
Monosaccharides and disaccharides