Macronutrients Review

The three macronutrients are:

• protein, whole grain and fruits and vegetables

• protein, carbohydrates and fats

• protein, carbohydrates and fibre

• sugar, starch and fibre

This macronutrient helps your body to feel full.

• FATS

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATES

This macronutrient transports vitamins and helps to boost our immune system.

• FATS

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FIBRE

The primary function of carbohydrates is

• to provide energy.

• to grow and maintain body tissue.

• to absorb important vitamins.

This macronutrient helps to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

• FATS

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FIBRE

This macronutrient helps the body to absorb important vitamins.

• FATS

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FIBRE

The macronutrient helps grow, repair and maintain the tissues in your body.

• FATS

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATES

• FIBRE

Examples of carbohydrates include:

• sugar

• starch

• fibre

• all three

Which of the following does NOT show a balanced meal that includes all three macronutrients?

• A bowl of butter pasta with cheese

• chicken and rice

• a peanut butter and jam sandwich

• a salad with chicken and ranch dressing

Foods that are high in fat include

• vegetables, fruit and oatmeal

• eggs, beans and chicken

• butter, avocado and whole milk

• bread, pasta and fruit