Micro and Macronutrients

Macronutrients are made up of:

• Proteins, carbohydrates and fats

• Vitamins' A, B and C

• Meat, Chocolate, Butter

• Are not good for you.

What is the purpose of Carbohydrates? 

• To make sure you sleep well
• To get your vitamins in
• To provide energy 
• To elevate insulin levels 

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What is the purpose of Protein?

• It's a building block for muscles 
• It's a chemical that turns your hair yellow
• It's a building block for getting sick 
• It's used to block energy use 

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The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?

• Nutrients
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates

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Seafood is a type of protein.

• True
• False
• Maybe

Which fat is the healthiest fat to consume in your daily diet?

• Unsaturated Fat
• Saturated Fat
• Trans Fat
• Butter

Fish, nuts, oils and avocado are healthy sources of....

• Fiber
• Protein
• Minerals
• Fat

Fiber is important for:

• Running

• White Teeth

• Digestion

• Healthy Hair

This nutrient helps keep your bones and teeth strong

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Fats

True or False:  Water is essential to every body function you have.  

• True
• False

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