NUTR 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Glycogen, Lard, Fluid Balance
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Composed of chains of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Glycogen: storage form of carbohydrates that are stored in the muscles and liver. Found in grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, and milk products. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are rich sources. Insoluble in water (oil and water don"t mix. ) Mono saturated fatty acid: liquid at room temperature. Cheaper and more readily available, also preserves better. Proteins are found in many foods, primarily meat, dairy, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Small amounts of proteins are also found in vegetables and whole grains. Vitamins are organic molecules that assist in regulating body processes. Fat soluble (require fat to be transported in the body) Minerals are inorganic substances required for body processes. Our diets and bodies contain major minerals and trace minerals. Water is an inorganic essential nutrient that is involved in many body processes: You can"t make lifestyle changes based on one study. Advice from authoritative health and nutrition organizations is based on consensus.
