how nutrients become you six nutrient groups – carbohydrates – fats – proteins – vitamins...
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How Nutrients Become You
Six Nutrient Groups– Carbohydrates– Fats– Proteins– Vitamins– Minerals– Water
Chemistry of Nutrition
Elements-simplest substances Matter-takes up space; is measurable Molecule
– smallest amount of substance with characteristics of the substance
– made of two or more atoms bonded together
COMPOUND is formed when atoms of different elements are bonded together
Functions of Nutrients
Build and repair body tissues– Growth spurts, injuries, illness
Regulate body processes– Circulation, digestion, absorption, metabolism
Provide energy– Fuel– Carbs and fats
Energy Value of Food
Kilocalorie-amount of heat required to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius
Kilocalorie=Calories Fats=9 calories/gm Carbohydrates=4 calories/gm Protein=4 calories/gm Alcohol=7 calories/gm (no nutrient value!)
The Process of Digestion
Body breaks down food into simpler substances
Mechanical Digestion-chewing…Chemical Digestion
– Enzymes (protein) cause chemical reactions
GI Tract-25-30’ (mouth to anus)– 5-14 hours from mouth to sm. intestine
Components of GI tract
Mouth-mastication, saliva Esophagus (10 “)
– parallels trachea (epiglottis)– Peristalsis-moves food through
Stomach (3 hours-fats take longest)– Gastric juices: HCl, enzymes, mucous– Chyme– Pepsin begins protein breakdown
GI con’d
Small Intestine (95% digestion occurs here)– 20’ long when stretched…1” diameter– Duodenum(12”)– Jejunum (4 ‘)– Ileum (5 ‘)
Large Intestine (colon)– Little digestion– Water reabsorption– Bacteria work on fiber– Feces pass through rectum and anus
Absorption of Nutrients
Passage of nutrients from digestive to circulatory and lymphatic systems
Water soluble nutrients– Amino acids, monosaccharides, minerals, vitamin
C, B vitamins
Fat soluble nutrients– Vitamins A, D, E, K, fatty acids, glycerol,
monoglycerides
Metabolism
Chemical changes producing energy Energy stored in muscles-adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) Waste products from cell metabolism
discarded through– Kidneys– Lungs– Skin
Factors Affecting Digestion
Eating habitsEmotionsFood allergiesPhysical exercise
Digestive Disorders
DiarrheaConstipation IndigestionHeartburn (GERD)UlcerGallstonesDiverticulosis