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Macronutrients Quiz

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What are the four macronutrients? carbs, fats, protein, water
What do carbs do for our body? release energy & helps with digestion
What is an example of a carb? pasta, rice, wheat...
what does fat do for our body? provides energy & protects our organs
what is an example of a fat? avocado
what are the four types of fat? monosaturated, polysaturated, trans-fats, & saturated fats
how much carbs do we need in our diet? 3-12 g/kg
how much fat do we need in our diet? 1g/kg
what do proteins do for our body? rebuild muscle & regulate hormones
what is an example of a protein? chicken
how much protein do we need? .6-1.5g/kg
what are proteins made of? amino acids
how many amino acids does our body produce? 11
what is a complete protein? a protein that has 9 of the essential amino acids
what is an incomplete protein? a protein that lacks one or more of the 9 essential amino acids
what does water do for our body? lubricates joints
how much water do we need? 2.7 liters every day
what is a complex carb? 100-1000 sugar molecules that turn into energy for a slow burn
what is a simple carb? 1-2 sugar molecules that turn into a quick release of energy
What is fiber & what does it do? the non-digestible parts of the plant, it aids with digestion & stabilizes blood sugar
how much fiber do we need? 25-30g/kg
how many calories do carbs provide? 4 cal/g
how many calories does fat provide? 9 cal/g
how many calories does protein provide? 4 cal/g
What is a micronutrient? chemical or substance in trace amounts
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