Macronutrients 101
These three nutrients provide the body with energy and are needed in large amounts.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Carbohydrates are broken down into this simple sugar for energy.
what is glucose
Protein’s main job in the body is to do this.
what is build and repair tissue
Each gram of fat provides this many calories.
what is 9 calories
This dimension of wellness focuses on eating nutritious foods, getting exercise, and sleeping well.
what is physical wellness
This macronutrient provides the most calories per gram.
What is fats
These carbs are digested quickly and provide short bursts of energy.
what is simple carbohydrates
Each gram of protein provides this many calories.
what is 4 calories
This type of fat is considered the healthiest and comes from plants and fish.
what is unsaturated fats
This dimension deals with expressing feelings, managing stress, and building positive relationships.
what is emotional/mental wellness
The body uses this macronutrient first for energy
what is carbohydrates
These carbs digest slowly and provide steady, long-lasting energy.
what is complex carbohydrates
what is the recommended amount of protein consumption a day
what is 0.8-1.0g of protein per pound of body weight.
This type of fat should be avoided completely because it increases heart disease risk.
what is trans fats
Making healthy choices about friendships, relationships, and communication reflects this dimension of wellness.
what is social wellness
This macronutrient helps the body build and repair tissues.
what is protein
Glycogen, the stored form of carbohydrate, is found in these two places in the body.
what is the liver and muscle
Protein can be stored in large amounts. True or False
what is false. protein cannot be stored in large amounts and should be spread out through out the day of eating.
What is the daily recommended value for saturated fats consumption per day?
what is 15-20 grams
Managing time, setting goals, and balancing responsibilities connects to this wellness dimension.
what is occupational/ intellectual wellness
These nutrients do not provide calories but are still essential for health.
what are vitamins and minerals
This type of carbohydrate helps with digestion but cannot be fully broken down by the body.
what is fiber
These are the building blocks that make up proteins.
what is amino acids
The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fats is this.
What is that unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and saturated fats are solid
All dimensions of wellness are connected. Name three and explain how they influence one another.
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