What are macronutrients?
Needed in large amounts
Protein, carbs, fats
Function of protein
Growth and repair
Source of energy
What is HBV
High biological value
Contains all the essential amino acids
HBV sources of protein
Chicken
Beef
Eggs
Fish
What is LBV
Low biological value
Foods that contain one or more of the essential amino acids
LBV sources of protein
Beans
Lentils
Pulses
What is protein complementation
A mixture of LBV proteins to get all the essential animo acids
For vegans and vegetarians
What is an essential amino acid?
Amino acids the body can’t produce
Deficiency of protein
Kwashiorkor
Excess of protein
Surplus of energy
Deterioration of kidneys
Function of fat
Energy
Insulation
Protects organs
Saturated sources of fat
Animal sources
Butter
Lard
Unsaturated sources of fat
Plant sources
Olive/vegetable/sunflower oil
What’s the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat?
Saturated is solid at room temp and unsaturated is liquid
Deficiency of fat
Skin problems
Vision issues
Cognitive problems
Excess of fat
Obesity
Heart problems
High blood pressure
What is sugar?
Simple carbohydrate
Function of sugar
Energy for blood
Quick release energy
Source of sugar
Fruit
Milk
Sugar
Deficiency of sugar
Low blood sugar levels
Excess of sugar
High blood sugar
Diabetes
Tooth decay
Different types of monosaccharides (simple sugars)
Glucose - fruits and sugars
Fructose - honey
Galactose - digestion of lactose
Different types of disaccharides (complex sugars)
Lactose - milk
Maltose - fermentation of grains
Sucrose - cane sugar
What is starch?
Complex carbohydrates
