Nutrition Basics
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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 ______.

<p>as</p> Signup and view all the answers

We generally get our micronutrients along with ______.

<p>macronutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

<p>Vitamin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

<p>Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are micronutrients mostly composed of?

<p>Vitamins and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are proteins made up of?

<p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do carbohydrates help with cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism?

<p>They help regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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