Intro Flashcards
We get our nourishment mostly from
Macronutrients
Macronutrients are dietary
Main players
A balanced diet contains many different types of (2)
Micronutrients
Macronutrients
Macronutrients (3)
Carbs
Protein
Fat
The three macronutrients give your body the energy it needs to
Operate
Each macronutrient required in relatively large amounts every day to support
Many of your body’s vital functions
Micronutrients are (2)
Vitamins
Minerals
We need _ in smaller quantities than macronutrients
Micronutrients
Iron deficiency known as
Anemia
2 vitamin d deficiency
Rickets
Osteoporosis
The color of plants determines the
Nutrients they contain
Color orange indicates presence of
Vitamin A
Purple indicates
Antioxidants
Green contains
Vitamin k
Green also contains
Iron
Red veggies contain lots of
Vitamin c
Optimal intake of micros and macros depend many factors (3)
Age
Gender
Genetics
Your metabolism and physical activity determines
Intake of each micronutrient and macronutrients
Veggies packed full of
Micronutrients
Veggies provide variety and
Nurishment
Carbs are a major
Energy source for the body
Carbs also provide
Fiber for healthy digestion
Carbs are the body’s greatest
Energy source
Carbs provide body with _ to be used for energy
Glucose
Glucose can be stored as _ for future use
Glycogen
Carbs also play a valuable role in _ health
Gut
How carbs play a valuable role in gut health
By providing fiber to digestive tract
