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

• Vegetables

• Fruit

What is the main function of fats in the body?

Provide fuel, store energy, support cell membranes, and produce hormones.

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?

• Oils

• Avocado

• Nuts

• Seed

What is the primary role of proteins in the body?

They 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

• Eggs

• Diary

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.