Macro and Micronutrients

Which of the elements in the list are macronutrients?

• VITAMINS

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• CARBOHYDRATES

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Where do we find carbohydrates?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find vitmins?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread..

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find proteins?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Where do we find fats?

• in animal fats, industrial sauces, sweets, precooked food...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• in starchy vegetables, cereals, grains, rice, bread...

• mainly in most fruits and vegetables

Which of the following are a source of energy?

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

They have a structural function and they help build, repair and maintain the body tissues (skin, muscles, nails...).

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• FATS

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

They help the body to work properly: our inmune system, cells, organs...

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• FAT

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

In a balanced diet, 10-15% of the calories are based on...

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

The recommended daily intake of this is small, but they are very important.

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7