MacroNutrients - FATS

Question 1

What are FATS (Lipids)

Answer 1

-Fats are composed of Carbon, Oxygen & Hydrogen ( like Carbohydrate)
-Has more Carbon relative to oxygen ( than Carbs) so it provides more energy per Gram
-9 KCAL per gram where as Carbs & Protein have 4KCAL per gram

Question 2

PROTEIN

Answer 2

-Protein derives from a Greek meaning of “PRIME Importance”
-Made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and also contains Nitrogen
-FUNCTIONS - is GROWTH & REPAIR of bodyily cells and tissues
- Engery Valu - 4 KCAL per GRAM
- Protein in Diet are broken down into Amino Acids
- -Amino Acids are NOT stored in the same way as Carbohydrate ( Glycogen) and Fat

Question 3

CARBOHYDRATES

Answer 3

-Carbs - Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen
-Major source of energy
-Made up of Sugars
-Carbs are the sugards, staraches and fibers found in fruits veggies, grains and milk products
- Role is to provide ENEGRY to the body