ESS 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Emulsion, Triglyceride, Mexican Americans
3 Nov 2017
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Nutrients- chem substance nourish for growth and maintenance of proper functioning. Essential nutrients are not able to be produced or produced enough by the body. Organic contains carbon (everything but minerals and water) Need more macronutrients in bigger amounts, hence macro ; water too. Alcohol is not a nutrient but it yields 7 cal/g. Carbs are abundant in cartilages ligaments joint tissues , dna rna; energy for brain red blood cells bowel function. Fats are in cell membranes, insulation and protection for our bodies; required for hormones and body processes. Protein is structural component of our cells and tissues , regulates fluid balance and facilitaate chem reactions. Water fills and surrounds our cells, controls body temp and involved in chem reactions. Digestion extracts nutrients and phytochemicals (different colors, protective agents) Antioxidants (vitamins) , anti inflammatory , hormone-like actions; disease preventing. Vitamin a is nunber one cause of blindness worldwide.
