The 3 main macronutrients
What is Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins?
The ingredient listed first on a label means there’s the ___ of it.
What is the most?
On a food label, "calories" means the amount of this in a food.
What is Energy?
Athletes often increase their intake of this macronutrient to help build muscle.
What is protein?
The main source of energy for the body
What is Carbohydrates?
The main macronutrient that fuels your muscles during workouts.
What is Carbohydrates?
These detox your body naturally.
What is the Liver and Kidneys?
Protein helps build and repair these.
What is Muscles and Tissues?
The part of plants that help with digestion
What is Fiber?
The % Daily Value of 20% or more means a nutrient is this.
What is High in that nutrient?
You should eat a post-workout meal or snack within this time frame after finishing exercise.
What is 30–60 minutes?
Examples of proteins that contains all essential amino acids.
What is chicken, beef, pork, turkey, etc? These are referred to as complete proteins?
The main reason energy drinks aren’t good for sports performance.
What is They dehydrate you and cause energy crashes?
Fat helps your body absorb these kinds of nutrients.
What are fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)?
A post-workout meal or snack should include these macronutrients.
What is Carbs & Protein?
Example: chocolate milk, a smoothie with yogurt, or a turkey sandwich.