Macro and Micronutrients

Which of the elements in the list are macronutrients?

• VITAMINS

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• CARBOHYDRATES

Where do we find carbohydrates?

• in animal fats, oils, 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, oils, 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, oils, 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 our main source of energy when being active?

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

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

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• MINERALS

• FATS

They help the body to work properly; aiding our immune system, cell function, organ functions etc...

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

• FAT

In a balanced diet, 20-35% of the calories should come from

• CARBOHYDRATES

• PROTEINS

• FATS

• VITAMINS

In a balanced diet, 45-65% of the calories should come from

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS

In a balanced diet, 10-35% of the calories should come from

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FATS

• PROTEINS

• VITAMINS