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CHA BTEC Macro
Facts, structure, functions and sources
Term | Definition |
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Carbohydrates | A food source which provides energy. (50-60%) |
Protein | A food source which is used for growth and repair of the body (12-15%) |
Fats | A food source as a secondary energy source. Should be consumed in small amounts (30%) |
Simple | A structure of carbohydrates. Single molecule, fast release energy and sweet tasting |
Complex | A Structure of carbohydrates. Multi-molecule, slow release energy, taste bland |
RDA | Recommended Daily Allowance |
men RDA (Kcal) | 2500 |
women RDA (Kcal) | 2000 |
Saturated | A type of fat. Filled with hydrogen atoms. Bad for the body (10%) |
Unsaturated | A type of fat. Not filled with hydrogen atoms. Good in moderation (20%) |
Sources of Simple carbohydrates | Apple, banana, strawberries, orange, chocolate and sports glucose drinks |
Sources of Complex carbohydrates | Rice, pasta, noodles, bread, potatoes and oats |
Sources of Plant protein | Beans, nuts, seeds, lentils and soya mince |
Sources of animal protein | Chicken, turkey, fish, beef, pork, lamb and eggs |
Sources of unsaturated fats | Oily fish (salmon), pumpkin seeds, nuts and avocados |
Sources of saturated fats | Cheese, milk, cream, red meat (beef) |
Fibre | A carbohydrate that isn't digested. Helps with the digestive system and stops constipation |
Sources of Fibre | Cereals, whole wheat rice and pasta, Whole grain bread oats and vegetables with skin on. |
Amino Acids | The structure of protein. 9 essential and 11 non essential. |
essential amino acid | Amino acids that we must eat |
non-essential amino acid | amino acids that we can create our self |
Vegetarian | Someone who doesn't eat meat of fish |
Vegan | Someone who won't eat any food which is animal related or comes from an animal. |
Calorie | Is a measurement of the amount of energy in an item of food or drink |