Intro To Macronutrients Flashcards
What do we eat for?
Strength, Speed, and Power
What is the definition of Macronutrients?
To provide the body with energy needed to maintain its structure and functions
What is an example of a carb?
Bread, fruit, rice, pasta
What is an example of a Protein?
Chicken, Pork, Fish, Steak and ground beef.
What is an example of healthy fats?
Avocado and avocado oil, olive oil
What is a whole food
Food that are closest to their natural state ; minimally processed
What is an example of a carb and protein
Beans and Legumes
What is an example of a protein and a healthy fat?
Salmon, Cheese, milk and eggs
Muscles respond by taking up the nutrients they need so they can what?
Grow
There are high demands placed on your muscles through what?
Strength training
If you work hard in the weight room/turf and you supply your body with correct nutrients you will what
Develop muscle
Calories are the measurement of what?
Macronutrients
More processed foods =
Less calorie efficient
Everything eaten in excess is stored as what?
Fat