Carbs
Is a carb one of the main macro-nutrient?
Yes a carb is one of the main macro-nutrients.
What is protein?
Protein is a large molecule made from amino acids.
What are fats?
Fats are another type of macro-nutrients.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for metabolism.
Why is water important?
Water is important because it makes up about 70% of your body.
What do carbs do for your body?
Carbs provide you energy.
What do proteins do?
They help you grow and develop, help cell repair, and help your immune system function.
What do fats do?
Fats help get energy, vitamins, cell health, and helps protect organs.
What are minerals?
Minerals are inorganic substances that the body needs in small amounts for various bodily functions.
What can water help with?
It can help with keeping you energized, hydrated, flush out toxins, and ect..
What are the different types of carbs?
The different types of carbs are simple and complex.
What are the different types of proteins?
The different types are complete and incomplete proteins.
Why are fats important?
They are important because they help the body to function.
What do vitamins do?
Vitamins help regulate body functions, support immune health, help get energy, and support growth/repair.
How much water should you have daily?
You should drink about 8 cups daily or 64oz.
What is a simple carb?
A simple carb is energy you can get quickly, but it wont last long. Like sugar.
What are complete proteins?
Complete protein is a protein that contains all of the essential amino acids.
What are the types of fats?
The types of fats are saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats other wise known as healthy and unhealthy fats.
What do minerals do?
Minerals help bone health, nerve transmission, and support immune system.
What are some mild signs of dehydration?
Mild signs are dry mouth, headache, and fatigue.
What is a complex carb?
A complex carb is something you eat that gives you energy that lasts for a long time. Like pasta
What are incomplete proteins?
Incomplete proteins are the lack of all the amino acids.
Which fats are healthy, which are unhealthy?
Unsaturated fats are healthy.
Saturated and trans fats are unhealthy.
Should you take an unhealthy amount of vitamins minerals at one time?
No, you need moderation in everything.
What are some sources of water?
Water, milk, tea, juice, and ect..