Macronutrients and Micronutrients (Youtube video)

What are macronutrients?

• Chemicals that protect our bodies from disease

• Substances required in large amounts by living organisms

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What are micronutrients?

• Various types of chemicals found in trace amounts in food

• Chemicals that protect our bodies from disease

Which macronutrient is the body's preferred energy source?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

What is the role of proteins in the body?

• Helping to form and maintain muscle mass

• Regulating hormone production

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

• Helping to form and maintain muscle mass

• Providing energy for cells and brain

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What is the role of fats in the body?

• Providing energy for cells and brain

• Regulating hormone production

What are vitamins?

• Building blocks of the body

• Organic micronutrients

What are minerals?

• Organic micronutrients

• Inorganic substances

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How many primary macronutrients are there?

• 3

• 2

How many essential amino acids are there?

• 9

• 12