Macronutrients Flashcards
1
Q
Protein is broke down to
A
Amino acids
2
Q
Carbs are broke down to
A
Glucose
3
Q
Fats (lipids ) are broke down to
A
Fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
Name a food source for protein
A
Meat
5
Q
Name a food source for carbs
A
Grains fruit and veg
6
Q
Name a food source for fats ( lipids )
A
Oils nuts and butters
7
Q
Function of protein
A
Growth and repair
8
Q
Function of carbs
A
Give us energy
9
Q
Functions of fats ( lipids )
A
Gives us energy . Vitamin absorption , insulation and hormone production
10
Q
In what form are macronutrients stored in body
A
Protein not stored
Carbs - stored in muscles
Fats - tissue under the skin - visceral and around organs