Protein is broke down to
Amino acids
Carbs are broke down to
Glucose
Fats (lipids ) are broke down to
Fatty acids and glycerol
Name a food source for protein
Meat
Name a food source for carbs
Grains fruit and veg
Name a food source for fats ( lipids )
Oils nuts and butters
Function of protein
Growth and repair
Function of carbs
Give us energy
Functions of fats ( lipids )
Gives us energy . Vitamin absorption , insulation and hormone production
In what form are macronutrients stored in body
Protein not stored
Carbs - stored in muscles
Fats - tissue under the skin - visceral and around organs