Macronutrients

What are macronutrients?

Things our body needs in larger amounts to maintain health, including carbohydrate, fat, protein, and water.

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

Carbohydrates are used for fuel, energy storage, forming cell membranes.

What percentage of daily intake should carbohydrates comprise?

55-75% of daily intake.

List the forms of carbohydrates.

Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides.

What are common sources of carbohydrates?

Cereals, sweeteners, root crops, pulses, vegetables, fruit, dairy products.

What is the main function of fats in the body?

Fats provide fuel, energy storage, support cell membranes, hormones, and are precursors of bile acid.

What percentage of daily intake should fats comprise?

15-30% of daily intake.

What types of fats are there?

Saturated Fatty Acids, Unsaturated Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Omega 6 Fatty Acids.

What are common sources of fats?

Meat, milk, dairy products, eggs, fish oil, vegetable seeds, nuts, vegetable oil.

What is the primary role of proteins in the body?

Proteins are involved in structure, transport, communication, enzymes, protection, and as fuel.

What percentage of daily intake should proteins comprise?

10-15% of daily intake.

What types of proteins are there?

Essential and non-essential amino acids

What are common sources of protein?

Meat, fish, milk, dairy products, eggs, pulses, cereals.

What is the main function of water in the body?

Water serves as a medium for biochemical reactions, transport, thermoregulation, excretion, and lubrication.

What are common sources of water?

Beverages, fruits, vegetables.