macronutrients vs micronutrients
what is a macronutrient?
macronutrients are nutrients that our bodies require in large amounts
name a protien in the slideshow.
steak and turkey.
what is a carbohydrate?
A carbohydrate is a sugar molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
what is a vitamin?
A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
what are minerals?
Minerals are important for making enzymes and hormones, keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly
what is a micronutrient?
micronutrients: are nutrients needed in lower amounts for our body
name a protien outside the slideshow.
chicken, fish, nuts, eggs.
what is a fat?
fats are used in the body to build different cells in the body.
what fruit is high in vitamin C?
oranges and kiwi, but kiwi's have higher amounts.
what is an organic acid?
These acids are naturally occurring compounds that can be found in various foods and are produced by the body's metabolism.
what are the three groups of macronutrients in alphabetical order?
Carbohydrates, Fats and Protiens
why is protein important?
it heals the body.
name an unhealthy fat.
margarine or sausages
what fruit is high in vitiman A?
leafy greens like letus, cabbage and spinage
what can magnesium be found in?
Magnesium is found in spinach, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
what are the three groups of micronutrients in alphabetical order?
minerals, organic acids and vitimans
name an unhealthy protein.
sausages or bacon.
what do fats do in the body?
fats are used in the body to build cell membranes, nerve tissue, and hormones in our bodies.
what is vitamin D and why do our bodies need it?
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones.
what is boron found in?
Boron is found in various beans, fruits, and plant-based foods like fruits and veggies.
What are the importance of both micro and maco nutrience? What can happen without the proper amounts in a diet?
they both provide nutrients that their body needs in different amounts, keeping a body healthy and fit. without these nutrients from both the body can start to eat itself, causing lack of memory, bad mood, low energy, hard time remembering things, and hair lose.
explain what protein does in the body.
it aids in muscles repair after they are torn and heals the body.
name a carbohydrate and explain the effects of carbs in the human body.
Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body's cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and muscles for later use.
what is vitimun b12 found in?
Vitamin B12 is found in beef, fish, cheese, and eggs.
name two organic acids.
citric acid in fruits and vegetables,
malic acid in berries, cherries, apricots, and apples,