Macronutrients flashcard

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Name the three MACROnutrients.

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fats, proteins, carbohydrates

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Nutrients are needed for: energy, growth, repair of tissue, regulate body processes

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Energy, growth, repair of tissue, regulate body processes

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What is metabolism?

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rate at which body uses energy from food

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1 gram of carbohydrate is equivalent to ___________ calories

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4

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1 gram of protein is equivalent to _____________ calories

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4

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1 gram of fat is equivalent to ______________ calories

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9

Front

Fat supplies the body with ____________.

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energy

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Trans-fats __________________

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are man-made and raise blood cholesterol levels

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Two general types of fats include: polyunsaturated and saturated, saturated and monounsaturated, trans-fats and monounsaturated, saturated and unsaturated

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saturated and unsaturated

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What are two examples of fake fats?

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margarine and hydrogenated oil