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MACRONUTRIENTS -they are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with ______.
energy
MICRONUTRIENTS -micronutrients are mostly vitamins and minerals, and are equally important but consumed in very ______ amounts.
small
Six Major Nutrients -Carbohydrates (MACRONUTRIENTS) -Energy-giving food (Simple carbs, Complex carbs) - they act as an energy source, help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism, participate in cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism, and help with ______. Ex: Sugar, starch, and fiber
fermentation
Protein (MACRONUTRIENTS) - Building blocks of the body (Complete Protein, Incomplete Protein) - proteins are made up of chemical ‘building blocks’ called amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. They can also be used ______.
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We generally get our micronutrients along with ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
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Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
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What are micronutrients mostly composed of?
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What are proteins made up of?
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How do carbohydrates help with cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism?
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