Diet Flashcards
What are the macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
What do carbohydrates do?
Gives us fast releasing energy
What does protein do?
Builds muscle
Repairs damaged tissue
What do fats do?
Slow releasing energy
What’s carbohydrates found in?
Bananas
What is protein found in?
Fish or chicken
What is fat found in?
Butter
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple and complex
Sugar and Starch
What percent of the diet is carbohydrates?
50%
What percent of the diet is protein?
15%
What percent of the diet is fat?
35%
What are the micronutrients?
Water
Fibre
Vitamins
Minerals
What does water do?
Controls body temperature and chemical processes
What does fibre do?
Helps digestion system digest food
What does vitamin A do?
Improves vision