What are Macronutrients?

What are Macronutrients?

What are Macronutrients?

• Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories.

• Calories are used as energy in your body.

• Nutrients are substances needed for growing, digestion, and other body functions.

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What are macronutrients?

• Vitamins we take to stay healthy.

• Nutrients for keeping plants alive.

• Nutrients, or substances that provide calories.

What are the three categories of Macronutrients?

• There are three categories of macronutrients:

  - Carbohydrates

  - Proteins

  - Fats

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What are the three categories of Macronutrients?

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• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vegetables

• Fats

Where do we get Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are mostly in foods in the starchy foods groups like breads and pasta. 

Some carbohydrates can also be found in vegetables like corn or potatoes, fruits, dairy foods, and sugars.

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In which items can carbohydrates, or carbs be found?

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• dairy

• water

• bread

• pasta

• lettuce

Where do we get Protein?

The primary sources of protein are meats like chicken, beef, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

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In which items can protein be found?

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• fish

• candy

• meat

• eggs

• lettuce

Where do you get Fats?

Fat can be found in dairy, nuts, some vegetables, and some meats. These are good fats. Fat can also be added to food, such as salad dressing or margarine.

Fat can also be added when food is made, such as chips, cookies, or pizza. These are bad fats.

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In which items can we find GOOD fats?

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• dairy

• pizza

• nuts

• meats

What happens when we eat carb, protein, and fats?

When food is digested:

- the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose (sugar)

- the protein is broken down into amino acids

- the fat is broken down into fatty acids

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What are Carbohydrates broken down to during digestion?

• Glucose (sugar)

• amino acids

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What are Proteins broken down to during digestion?

• Fatty acids

• amino acids

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What are Fats broken down to during digestion?

• Fatty acids

• glucose (sugar)