PHED-2507EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cellular Respiration, Acetyl-Coa, Fish Oil
29 Apr 2019
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Nutrients are used for metabolic fuel, but some are for cell structures and molecular synthesis. Nutrient: substance in food needed for growth, maintenance, repair. Macronutrients: three major nutrients that make up the bulk of ingested food: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Micronutrients: two other nutrients that are required, but only in small amount: vitamins and minerals. Water is required, so technically it is a nutrient. Complex (starches): bread, cereal, crackers, flour, pasta, rice, potatoes. Daily recommendation: 130 g, 4565% of total caloric intake. Simple (sugars): carbonated drinks, candy, fruit, ice cream, pudding, young vegetables. Linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid): nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. Linoleic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid): fish oil, vegetable oil, walnuts. Cholesterol: organ meats, egg yolks, fish roe. Daily recommendation: 65 g, less than 30% of total caloric intake. Complete proteins: eggs, milk, milk products, meat. Daily recommendation: 0. 8g/kg of body weight, 12-20% of total caloric intake.
