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Macronutrients are defined as?

• Nutrients required in small quantities as part of our diet

• Nutrients required in LARGE quantities as part of our diet

What are what are the 3 types of macronutrients

• Fats, Water, and Carbs

• Water, Fatty Acids, Carbs

• Protein, Fats and Carbs

• Carbs, Water and Omega 2 fatty acids

Monosaccharides and Disaccharides are commonly known as:

• Sugars

• Proteins

• Starches

IMPORTANT:  

9 Essential Amino Acids = need to get from food

Non-essential Amino Acids = body can create

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Protein does this:

1.  Growth and Development

2.  Used as Enzymes

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Main Functions of Fats

1. Cell structure

2. Insulation

3. Transport some vitamins

 

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Here are the fat take aways: 

2 kids of fats

1.  Saturated

2.  Unsaturated

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2 types of Unsaturated Fats:

1. CIS -good

2. TRANS - not naturally occuring, not good

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CIS unsaturated fats = Eat many aka green light

Saturated fats = Eat some aka yellow light

Trans Unsaturated fats = Eat few aka red light

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Take away:

IF WE EAT MORE ENERGY THAN WE BURN OUR BODY WILL STORE IT IN OUR FAT TISSUE.  

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