7.2 - Macronutrients and Micronutrients
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main macronutrients?
💡 Hint: Think about what nutrients we get in large quantities.
Name one function of vitamins.
💡 Hint: Think about what vitamins are important for!
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which macronutrient is primarily used for energy during high-intensity exercise?
💡 Hint: Think about what athletes eat before a race.
True or False: Micronutrients are not necessary for overall health.
💡 Hint: Think about vitamins and minerals.
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Challenge Problems
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A long-distance runner is preparing for a marathon. What key nutritional strategies should they implement in the week leading up to the race?
💡 Hint: Think about how glycogen works.
Explain how a deficiency in iron and calcium can affect an athlete's performance.
💡 Hint: Connect these deficiencies with specific performance impacts.
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