COMPONENTS OF NUTRITION
MACRONUTRIENTS
PROTEIN
Protein is made up of amino acids which are responsible for our structure, hormones, and enzymes. Proper protein intake is important for overall health and function. Amino Acids are constantly lost, therefore we need to replenish them my taking in protein in our daily diet.
Food Examples:
Whey Protein
Egg Whites
Poultry & Fish
CARBOHYDRATE
Carbs are our main source of energy. Sugars, starches, fibers, are all fall under the carbohydrate umbrella. Depending on your gender, height/weight, activity level, protein/fat intake, and specific goals will determine how many grams of carbs you should be taking in daily.
Food Examples:
Oatmeal
Fruits & Veggies
Sweet Potatoes
Pasta / Multigrain Pasta
Bread / Buns
FAT
Fats are our secondary source of energy. It helps in balancing hormones, forming cell membranes, and the brain and nervous systems, and transporting the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, & K. In lesser terms, we have two different types of fatty acid; saturated and unsaturated. In saturated fatty acids, all carbons bonds and occupied with hydrogens. Unsaturated fatty acids, have double bonds between carbons.
Saturated Fat Examples:
Butter
Animal Fats
Coconut Oil
Unsaturated Fat Examples:
MONOUNSATURATED
Avocado
Almonds
Olive Oil
Peanuts
Pecans
POLYUNSATURATED
Omega 3 & 6
Fish
Flax
Canola
Hemp
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