Macros
Health
Calories
Labels
Recommendations
100
This macro supports cell growth, protects organs, and is stored energy.
Fat
100
This type of cholesterol is considered "good" and helps to clear out "bad" cholesterol.
HDL (high density lipoprotein)
100
Some products contain calories but no nutrients. These are considered what?
Empty calories
100
Which macros is this food item missing?
Fat and protein
100
It is recommended to consume less than 50g of this nutrient per day.
Added sugars
200
This nutrient contains no nutrients but is essential for life
Water
200
This food item contributes to weight gain due to the fact that it contains 7 calories per gram but no nutrients
Alcohol
200
2 grams of alcohol contains this many calories
14
200
5
200
It is recommended to consume less than 20g of this nutrient
Saturated fat
300
This macro consists of two types. One that is saturated and another that is unsaturated.
Fat
300
Most Americans get roughly 70% of this nutrient from eating prepackaged and prepared foods.
Sodium
300
These two nutrients contain the same number of calories per gram
Protein and carbohydrates
300
110%
300
This nutrient often isn't given a daily value % on nutrition labels due to the fact that most Americans consume plenty of it.
Protein
400
This macro consists of two types. One that digests slowly and the other that digests quickly.
Carbohydrates
400
These organic and inorganic nutrients are needed in small quantities and are essential for growth and development.
Micronutrients (vitamins & minerals)
400
Coach Ben ate a food that had 11g of fats. How many calories did he receive from the fat alone?
99
400
If you ate the entire package, what would your % daily value of calcium be?
80%
400
It is recommended to eat the most grams of this macronutrient.
Carbs
500
This macro consists of two types. One that is complete and the other that is incomplete.
Protein
500
Most Americans are deficient in these four micronutrients, which is why they are listed on most labels.
Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium
500
If you received 80 calories from protein alone, how many grams did you consume?
20
500
Coach Ben got 450 calories from this food. How many servings did he consume?
3
500
Most Americans under consume this nutrient that is made up of many sugar molecules linked together. It falls under the umbrella of carbohydrates.
Fiber