Macronutrients Flashcards
What is a negative effect of carbohydrates?
Eating these foods often can mean you eat more calories than you need. You will then gain weight.
What are some examples of saturated fat?
Butter and bacon
What are the two types of Carbohydrates?
Complex or Starchy Carbohydrates
Simple or Sugary Carbohydrates
What is a positive benefit of Protein?
It encourages normal growth of the body and encourages repair of muscle tissues after injury
What are the two types of fat?
There is unsaturated and saturated fat.
What are the two kinds of protein.
Plant protein and Animal protein
What are some examples of Plant protein
Beans, nuts, lentils, chickpeas, pulses
What is a positive benefit of fat
Lowers risk of heart disease and lowers blood cholesterol
What are some examples of animal protein
Cheese, milk, meat, fish and eggs
What is a negative effect of Protein?
It is stored as body fat if unused and it encourages weight gain. Increased risk of heart disease.
What is a negative effect of fat?
Fatty deposits build up in the arteries and it raises blood cholesterol and may lead to heart disease
What are some sources of unsaturated fat?
Olive Oil, nuts and avacado
What does a Complex Carbohydrate do?
Provides slow release, long lasting energy to the body.
What are some examples of Complex Carbohydrates?
Potatoes, Rice, Pasta, Bread, Oats
What does a sugary Carbohydrate do?
Provides fast release energy and no other nutrients.
