https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r An interactive and info-rich bulletin board about macronutrients en-us 2022-01-13 03:59:31 UTC 2025-10-22 03:02:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/UkHN5hq2od9kSFntcNQMkkWWkD6pac3rsmZ4jN_BZ4CwezENHTVV-JUK-lKBFQey2Q 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1990868386 The human body's direct sources of energy, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. They also supply energy for daily life activities like work and exercise.]]> 2022-01-13 17:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1990868386 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1990890850 Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates (cereals, bread, and pasta) or simple carbohydrates (sugars found in candy, jams, and dessert). (4 calories/gram)]]> 2022-01-13 17:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1990890850 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1990983020

Our body needs more carbohydrates than proteins and fats except for water.

For healthy and active people, 55-60% of their daily caloric intake should come from carbohydrates.

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The average adult body consists of 10-12 kg of proteins that are mostly found in the muscles.

They are directly involved in the fundamental chemical processes of life and play important roles in how bodies move and function.

Every blood tissue contains proteins that aid in the body's growth and repair. 

They are also critical components of hormones, enzymes, the immune system, and the transport system that moves molecules in and out of the cells.

The body also uses proteins as a source of energy when the carbohydrate and fat supply runs low which are the preferred sources.

They maintain proper pH and fluid balance.

They keep the immune system strong, transport, and store nutrients if needed.

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It is found in the fluids we drink and the food we consume. 

The amount of water we need depends on our physical activity level and on the environmental conditions.

]]> 2022-01-14 17:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1992763773 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1993970096 "Macronutrients are the nutritive components of food that the body needs for energy and to maintain the body’s structure and systems," says MD Anderson Wellness Dietitian Lindsey Wohlford.]]> 2022-01-16 05:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1993970096 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1993972006 2022-01-16 05:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1993972006 898800 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1993976968

Carbohydrates act as the primary fuel 

They provide energy for your muscles and the central nervous system while moving and exercising

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Carbohydrates that consist of more than one sugar get broken down into their monosaccharides by digestive enzymes and then directly absorbed causing a glycaemic response 

The body uses glucose as an energy source in the muscle, brain, and other cells 

Carbohydrates also play an important role in the structure and function of our cells, tissues, and organs.

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One study including 18,300+ American adults showed that people who drank 1% more water per day, consumed fewer calories, less saturated fat, less sugar, less sodium, and less cholesterol. 

Water helps fill your stomach up before digging in a meal.

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Also known as "good" fats

Mainly found in vegetables, fruits, and nuts 

Low in calories

High in HDL (good cholesterol)

Double chemical bonds allow your body to decide how it wants to use the nutrients going into your body

Split into 2 subcategories:

Monounsaturated fats only have 1 double bond

Polyunsaturated fats can have 2 to 6(slightly better for you)

Omega-3 is a specific type of polyunsaturated fat that is mainly found in fish, not naturally produced by your body so try to incorporate it into your diet

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Also known as "bad" fats

Mainly found in animal products

Higher in calories

Lacks the double chemical bond, body has less options with nutrients

High in LDL (bad cholesterol)

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-Carry cholesterol (major building block of healthy cells) throughout your body 

-Having too much cholesterol can lead to heart disease

-HDL (high-density lipoproteins) are more compact and carry less cholesterol (more controlled intake)

-LDL (low-density lipoproteins) are less compact and carry more cholesterol (intake not as easy to control)]]> 2022-01-17 08:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1995418268 620924 https://padlet.com/898800/tkeu8k6ai9em6w6r/wish/1995440758

At room temperature, unsaturated fat are liquids and saturated fats are solid

Liquid fats go bad faster than solid fats

Unsaturated liquid fats are turned into solid, using a method called hydrogenation

Unsaturated fats have a straight double bond, trans fats have a bent double bond, the body can't properly break down the bent double bond

Not only high in LDL but DECREASES HDL

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