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macromolecules project

Joshua Diaz, Raven Packer, Jamari, Amanda

November 3rd, 2017

Period 7

The Food Pyramid

carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Monomer:

The monomer of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide.

An example is glucose.

carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Polymer:

Monomers link to form polymers, disaccharides and polysaccharides. An example of a carbohydrate polymer is fructose.

Carbs Continued

Function of Carbohydrates:

Carbohydrates provide engery and fiber. They are the body's main source of fuel. Carbs provide energy in order to do physical activity, brain function, & organ operation.

Carbs Continued

Relation to Food Pyramid:

Carbohydrates are obtained in your body by eating, food provides engery for your body.

Adults should consume 45-65% of carbs in their diet.

Foods Supplying Carbohydrates: wheat bread, sweet potatoes, and more.

proteins

Protein Monomer: The monomer of a protein is an amino acid, they are considered the building blocks of proteins.

Protein Polymer: The polymers of proteins are polypeptides.

proteins

Function:

  • Regulate the body's tissues and organs.
  • Are carriers and transporters.
  • Movement
  • Storage

Relation to Food Pyramid: Proteins are apart a catergory on the food pyramid. All tissues and cells need proteins. They are also important for muscle building.

Foods Supplying Protein: beans. dairy, eggs, nuts.

  • You should consume 10-35% of your calories as protein.

nucleic acids

Monomer of Nucleic Acid:

Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

Polymer:

RNA & DNA

Function:

Nucleic acids make up the genetic information in living things.

Why don't Nucleic Acids Appear On the Food Pyramid?

Because they are genetic material, they are informational and are not taken into consideration into the food pyramid.

Where Do They Come From?

They are located in all living things. Also, although they are not on the food pyramid, they are still important to human development, as they are the "blueprints" of living organisms.

nucleic acids

lipids

Monomers: :

Glycerol & fatty acids

Polymer:

Triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, oils, fats.

Function:

Hormones, protection, storage of energy, structural components.

Relation to Food Pyramid:

  • Lipids provide protection and store vitamins.
  • You should consume 20-35% into the body as lipids.

Foods Supplying Lipids:

Meats, dairy, oils.

lipids

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