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EATING AND NUTRIENTS
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EATING AND NUTRIENTS
NUTRIENTS
Organic
carbohydrates
Monomers
Monosaccharides
Glucose: A six-carbon sugar and one of the most important energy sources for living organisms.
Fructose: Another six-carbon sugar found in fruits and honey.
Galactose: A six-carbon sugar found in milk and dairy products.
Types
Simple
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
sugar
glucose
Complex
starch
cellulose
Functions
Energy Storage
Regulation of Blood Glucose
Structural Support
Lipids
Are made of
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen atoms
ADYPOCYTES
Types
Fats
Membrane lipids
Lipids with regulatory functions
Main functions
Energy Storage
Protection and Cushioning
Hormone Production
Insulate us from cold
Proteins
Are made of
Amino acids
Functions
Structural function: Collagen.
- Digestive function: Digestive enzymes.
Transport function: Heamoglobin transports oxygen.
Defence function: Antibodies.
Hormonal function: Growth Hormone.
Vitamins
Types attending of their composition
Lipids
Proteins
Examples
Vitamin A: Supports vision and immune function; found in carrots and liver.
Vitamin D: Important for calcium absorption; obtained from sunlight
Vitamin C: Supports the immune system; found in citrus fruits.
B1 (Thiamine): Important for energy metabolism; in whole grains and legumes.
Inorganic
Water
Main functions
- Solvent: many substances are dissolved in water.
- Transportation of substances.
- Chemical reactions: all occur in water, including metabolic reactions.
- Regulation of body temperature.
Mineral salts
Examples
Potassium
calcium
sodium
copper
zinc
copper
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