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minerals & water are inorganic (non living) molecules: contain no carbon. carbs X 4, protein X 4, fat X 9, alcohol X 7. EAR estimated average requirement. RDA recommended dietary allowance. AI adequate intakes. EER estimated energy requirement. AMDR acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges. 6-11 bread. 3-5 veg. 2-4 fruit. 2-3 meat. 2-3 milk. structure function claims: statements that characterize the relationship between a nutrient in a food & its role in the body. amylase-enzyme that starts digestion. small intestine is site of digestion & absorption. peristalsis-continual muscle contraction that move the intestinal contents along. bile: produced by the liver & stored in the gallbladder, not an enzyme. DEAK fat soluble vitamins. ACE antioxidants. gastrin stimulates the stomach to release HCL. disaccharides contain glucose & one other sugar. carbon-4 bonds, oxygen-2, hydrogen-1. monosaccharides: glucose, fructose, galactose. disaccharides: maltose (glucose & glucose) sucrose (glucose & fructose) lactose (glucose & galactose). condensation: linking two monosaccharieds together to create water. hydrolysis: breaking a disaccharide in two; occurs during digestion.
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