Macronutrients - Home Economics

What are macronutrients? 

Macronutrients are nutrients that a human body needs in large quantities because it provides us energy, protein, fat and carbohydrates. There are 7 major nutrients, these are protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, minerals, vitamins and water.

Name the 3 MACROnutrients

• Carbohydrates 
• Fats 
• Protein   

What is the nutrient that works like a brush and cleans our digestive system? the Fibre

Give a food example for the nutrient above

 Whole grains

GI Stands for  "Glycemic Index"

Low GI foods are "Complex Carbohydrates"

 Name 3 food examples that are Low GI 

• Green vegetables
• Breakfast cereals
• Fruits 

Name 3 food examples that are High GI

• Sugary foods
• White rice
• Potatoes