Macros
Name 2 foods that fall in carbohydrate category
Grains, Starches, Bread, Rice, Pasta, Oats, Potatoes, Quinoa, Beans, Fruits/ Veggies, Etc.
Name one role or function of carbs in the body.
Energy generation, Brain & Nervous system, Red blood cell function, Muscle contraction, Immune system, Metabolic regulation
Give 2 benefits of having multiple macronutrients (balance) at meals and/or snacks
Your brain primarily utilizes which macronutrient?
Carbohydrates/ glucose
Name 2 foods that fall in the protein category.
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds, dairy
Name one role or function of protein in the body.
Support the body’s structure, grow and repair muscle tissues, Hormone production, Immune system support, Carrying nutrients throughout the body, Helps keep us fuller for longer
Name one way to make this breakfast more balanced - bagel with cream cheese and coffee
Adding protein source
True or False? Caffeine can suppress appetite, but does not provide the usable energy your body needs.
True!
Name 2 foods that fall in the fat category.
Oils, dairy, buts/seeds, butter, avocado
Name one role or function of fat in the body.
Energy storage, Build cell membranes, Insulate the body to maintain body temperature, Create hormones, Nerve transmission, absorb fat soluble vitamins, flavor
A student has back to back classes for the next few hours and won't have a chance to eat between. What would be a good option for them to have before and why?
Carb + Protein + Fat (combination of macros)
Which macronutrient is not able to be stored in the body the same way the other 2 macronutrients are?
Protein (Carbs stored as glycogen, Fat stored as adipose tissue)