Macronutrients Flashcards
1
Q
5 macronutrients
A
Water fibre carb protein fat
2
Q
Fibre
A
Bowel movement
Whole grain bread, pasta
Deficiency: constipation
Too much= diarhea
3
Q
Water
A
Lubrication of joints
Normal temp
Hydration
4
Q
Protein
A
Muscle growth rebuild tissue maintain fluid balance
Kwashiorkor defiency
5
Q
Carb
A
Hypoglycaemia - defiency
Bread pasta
6
Q
Fat
A
Insulation protection of organs
Too much: obesity high blood pressure, strokes, bad cholesterol