Public Health exam 2

6 classes of nutrients

Carb, protein, fats, water, vitamins, minerals

Macro Nutrients

used for energy and other important functions

Micro nutrients

For regulating Body function

Simple Carbohydrates

Easily digestible carbs composed of one or two units of sugar Ex: glucose, fructose, galactose, lactose, maltose, sucrose

Complex Carbs

composed of multiple sugar units and that must be broken down further before they can be used by the body

complete proteins

contains all 9 amino acids needed to build new proteins

incomplete proteins

Do not contain all amino acids, comes from plants Ex: grains, nuts, seeds

Types of fats

monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated, trans fat

effect of monounsaturated fat on cholesterol

lowers bad cholesterol and improves good cholestero

effect of polyunsaturated fat on cholesterol

lowers bad cholesterol and decreases risk of CVD

effect of saturated fat on cholesterol

raises bad cholesterol

effect of trans fat on cholesterol

raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol