3.1.1 - Macronutrients: The Energy Providers and Building Blocks
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Practice Questions
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Name the three macronutrients.
💡 Hint: Think about the nutrients your body needs in large amounts.
What are fruits mainly composed of?
💡 Hint: Consider what gives you quick energy.
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Which nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
💡 Hint: Think about what gives you quick energy during exercise.
True or False: All fats are bad for your health.
💡 Hint: Remember the types of fats discussed in our lessons.
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Analyze a day’s worth of meals you consume and classify the macronutrients. Identify where you might improve your intake of each.
💡 Hint: Look for meals heavy in one macronutrient and lacking another.
Evaluate the impact of shifting from a high saturated fat diet to a high unsaturated fat diet on overall health markers (cholesterol levels, heart health).
💡 Hint: Consider the types of foods you are using in this switch.
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