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Macronutrients

Carbohydrates proteins and fats

Carbohydrate

Main source of energy during exercise from glycogen found in fruits grains veggies and dairy Essential for fueling the body. Are macro nutrients and they are made up CHO according to Utah based Registered Dietitian Paige Smathers

fat

Stored energy used during rest and long duration activities needed in motivation for good health. Major storage form of energy in the body

monosaturated fat

Are fatty acids with one double bond in the fatty acid chain this creates an L shaped bend in the molecule which is what makes these fats liquid at room temperature

Polyunsaturated fat

Are fatty acids with more than one double bond in the fatty acid chain this bends the chain making these fats also liquid at room temperature

Saturated fat

Have no double bonds making them solid at room temperature they are found in foods like coconut oil and should be limited

Trans fat

are mostly man made through hydrogenation turning liquid oil into solid they have one double bond that changes the fat's shape and are considered harmful to health

protein

For growth and repair of body tissues not a major energy source during exercise essential in all living cells are of great nutritional value and are directly involved in the chemical processes essential for life it's importance was recognized by chemists in the early 19th century

energy

is the ability or capacity to do work and to make movements

aerobic exercise

Is any type of cardiovascular conditioning or cardio, during this your breathing and heart rate increases for a sustained amount of time. Oxygen is your main energy source

anaerobic exercise

involve quick burst of energy and are performed at a maximum effort for a short time