Macro and micronutrients

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What is a macronutrient?
A type of nutrient that needs to be eaten in large quantities.
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What are the 3 main macronutrients?
Protein, Carbs & Fats
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What is the purpose of proteins?
Tissue growth
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What are some examples of proteins?
Animal products – meat, fish, dairy; plants – lentils, nuts, seeds; protein supplements and shakes.
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What is the purpose of carbs?
As a source of energy
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What are some examples of carbs?
Simple – sugar, glucose, fructose; energy gels; complex – bread, pasta, rice, potatoes.
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What is the purpose of fats?
As a source of energy
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What are some examples of fats?
Monounsaturated – olive oil, avocados; polyunsaturated – oily fish, nuts, sunflower oil, soya beans; saturated – full-fat dairy, fatty meats; and trans fats – many snack foods.
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What is a micronutrient?
A type of nutrient that needs to be consumed in small amounts
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What are the 2 main types of micronutrients?
Vitamins & Minerals
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What is the purpose of minerals?
Essential for many processes, eg bone growth/strength, nervous system, red blood cells, immune system.
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What are some examples of minerals?
Calcium – milk, canned fish, broccoli; iron – watercress, brown rice, meat; zinc – shellfish, cheese, wheatgerm; potassium – fruit, pulses, white meat.
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What is the purpose of vitamins?
Essential for many processes, eg bone growth, metabolic rate, immune system, vision, nervous system.
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What are some examples of vitamins?
A – dairy, oily fish, yellow fruit; B – vegetables, wholegrain cereals; C – citrus fruit, broccoli, sprouts; D – oily fish, eggs, fortified cereals.
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