Macronutrinets Flashcards
Veg dominant macronutrients
carbohydrates, fibre, protein also vitamin C, folate, Vitamin B, iron , potassium, magnsiuem
lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
Fruit dominant macronutrients
carbohydrates * fibre. also vitamin C, folate, potassium beta-carotene. protective effect on cardiovascular disease
Grain dominant macronutrients
carbohdrates & fibre. also protein, iron, folate, iodine, energy, mag… protective effect on type 2. oats: cardio
Meat & alt. dominant macronutrients
protein, fats, carbohydrates and fibre. also iron, zinc, vitamin B12, faty acids, energy. meat protective of some cancer, fish&nuts: cdc
Dairy dominant macronutrients
protein, fat, carbs also calcium, fat, energy. protective of cdc, stoke, hypertension, type 2, some cancer