Macromolecules in your Food!

What is a macromolecule?

What are the 4 types of Macromolecules?

Describe the function of carbohydrates in your body.

• Carbohydrates provide energy

• Carbohydrates are the main source of vitamins and minerals.
• Carbohydrates produce hormones.

• Carbohydrates are used for muscle repair.

How are simple sugars used for energy compared to more complex sugars like the starch in pasta?

The building blocks (smaller subunits) of proteins are:

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Fatty Acids

• Nucleotides

Provide examples of foods high in protein.

If your body can make only certain amino acids, how do we get the essential amino acids we need?

What does it mean to say a food is a complete protein source?

What word should you always associate with “lipids”?

What does Hydrophobic mean?

• Fearing Water

• Loving Water

• No Water

• Made of only water