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Fats
CHO
Proteins
Wild Card
100

This type of fat is solid at room temperature, such as butter

Saturated fats

100

This is the smallest unit of a Carbohydrate, which is then absorbed into our bloodstream once digested

Glucose

100

These are the building blocks of proteins

Amino acids

100

This is the body's preferred source of energy

Carbohydrates 

200

These fats typically come from plant sources

Unsaturated fats

200
Name of the sugar found in dairy products

Lactose (glucose + galactose)

200
These types of proteins come mostly from animal sources of protein and contain all essential amino acids

Complete protein

200

Walnuts contain what type of fats

Unsaturated/Polyunsaturated (Omega-3)

300

This type of fat is now banned in our food supply and monitored by the FDA

Trans fat

300

These carbohydrates are made up of 1-2 units of sugar and can be quickly absorbed

Simple 
300

This protein is abundant in our tissues, such as hair, skin, and nails

Collagen or Keratin
300

Dairy is considered what type of carbohydrate

Simple

400
Fats are an integral part of this structure in a cell

Cell membrane

400

These carbohydrates are made of a long string of glucose molecules and provide slower absorbing energy

Complex

400

This protein carries oxygen in our blood

Hemoglobin

400

This macronutrient is considered "protein-sparing", because it prevents our muscle from being broken down and used for energy

Carbohydrates

500

A type of essential fatty acid that is found in fatty fish, such as salmon

Omega-3

500

This is important for healthy digestive functioning, feeds our gut bacteria, and supports our immune system

Fiber

500

The number of essential amino acids

9 EAA

500

This macronutrient supports the immune system by creating antibodies

Protein