Macroenergy Nutrition

Which of the elements in the list are macronutrients?

• VITAMINS

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• CARBOHYDRATES

Where do we find carbohydrates?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find vitmins?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread..

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find proteins?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find fats?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Which of the following are a source of energy?

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

They have a structural function and they help build, repair and maintain the body tissues (skin, muscles, nails...).

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• FATS

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

They help the body to work properly: our inmune system, cells, organs...

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• FAT

In a balanced diet, 25-30% of the calories are based on..

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• FATS

• VITAMINS

In a balanced diet, 55-65% of the calories are based on...

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS