Weekly Lectures
The energy your body needs to burn to stay alive Catabolism: break down food / nutrients into its components Anabolism: Rebuild itself RMR: Resting Metabolic Rate (60 – 75% …
Fats
Needed for Vitamin transport Used for energy instead of Carbohydrates Good Fats Help lower blood cholesterol Monounsaturated Oils (Canola, Olive, Peanut, and Sunflower), Avocados, Nuts (peanuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, …
Protein
Building blocks of life: Component of every cell in your body Repair cells and broken tissue Hair skin and nails are mostly made of protein All foods made from …
Carbohydrates
Provide energy for muscles, fuel for the central nervous system, enables fat metabolism, protein sparing, and brain fuel. Found in Grains, Fruits, Milk groups, and vegetables. Broken down into …
Reading Food Labels
Fat gm = 9 kCal (calories) = 20-30% Carbohydrate gm = 4 kCal (calories) = 20-30% Protein gm = 4 kCal (calories) = 50% Protein: 50% is 1/2. If …
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