Nutrition and Healthy Eating

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What are macronutrients?

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Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that provide energy to your body.

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What are micronutrients?

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Vitamins, minerals, and water.

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What is the main source of energy in our diet?

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Carbohydrates provide most of the calories consumed. One gram equals 4 calories.

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What are simple carbohydrates?

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Sugars found in foods and drinks, e.g., berries, apples, peaches.

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What are complex carbohydrates?

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Great source of energy, provides fiber to support digestion, e.g., whole grain bread, skin on fresh fruits and veggies.

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What is the role of protein in the body?

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Builds, repairs, and maintains body cells. Found in animal products like milk, eggs, meat, fish, and some plants (beans and grains).

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Which macronutrients provide 4 calories per gram?

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Carbohydrates and proteins.

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What are amino acids?

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Proteins are broken down into amino acids, which help with energy, digestion, increasing muscle, and growing tissue.

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What is a complete protein?

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Found in meat, milk products, and fish.

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What is an incomplete protein?

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Found in beans, nuts, and rice.