Carbohydrates
This is the term for the storage form of carbohydrates, kept in the muscles and the liver
What is glycogen
There are 22 of these that are required by the human body-they come from proteins
What are amino acids
Fat is an insulator, meaning it does this
What is keeping the body warm
Myth or Fact: for optimal health, ALL saturated fats should be eliminated from the diet
Myth! Saturated fats can actually help regulate cholesterol levels along with helping to make our meals more satisfying.
This macronutrient is the most readily used source of energy. It is especially useful before any type of activity, or when we are feeling especially sluggish
What are carbohydrates
Examples of this include jelly beans, white bread, and sugar
What are simple carbohydrates
In addition to muscles, proteins help to build and maintain these: some examples include the stomach and the bladder
What are organs
Fat is not dormant, rather plays a role in endocrine and metabolic functions. Fat moving in and out of the fat cells constantly helps to regulate this:
What is blood sugar
Myth or Fact: there are foods that can contain multiple macronutrients
Fact! Dairy is a great example as it contains fat, protein, and carbohydrates in the form of lactose
Enzymes are substances that help to bring about biochemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are made by this macronutrient
What are proteins
Carbohydrates have been said to be "this"-sparing, meaning carbohydrates will be used for energy before any other macronutrient, and prevents the breakdown of muscle tissue
What is protein
These amino acids are not synthesizable by the body-meaning we must obtain them through food. There are 9 in total.
What are essential amino acids
Unsaturated fats can contribute to the prevention of this:
What is heart disease
Myth or Fact: the more protein you consume, the greater the health benefits
Myth! Protein is essential for us, however having to much can cause us to not have enough of the other macronutrients, and also lead to intestinal discomfort, dehydration, and possibly kidney injury
These types of carbohydrates have more sugar molecules attached and take more time to break down in our digestive systems.
What are complex carbohydrates
The glycogen stored here is used in any part of the body for energy synthesis
What is the liver
Kidney distress, GI discomfort, and dehydration can be symptoms of what?
What is protein overload (having too much protein in the diet)
Fat has endocrine functions, and produces the hormone leptin. Leptin plays a role in:
What is appetite, satiety
Myth or Fact: The body breaks down all sugars into simple glucose
Fact! While there may be some variation in other components of a carbohydrate-rich food, such as micronutrient profiles or amount of fiber, the body takes carbohydrates and manufactures glucose from them for energy
This macronutrient is our body's long-term store of energy.
What is fat
This condition may result is symptoms such as seizure or diabetic coma, as well as feelings of tiredness or low energy
What is hypoglycemia
This population will likely have to combine their proteins to ingest all 22 amino acids
What are vegetarians and vegans
This oil is a saturated fat, even though it comes from a plant source
What is coconut oil
Myth of fact: meat protein contains all 22 essential amino acids
Fact! vegetarian sources can be combined to become a complete protein
This macronutrient can be used as energy, however only in a state of prolonged fasting. This is not preferable by our bodies.
What is protein