1. Macronutrient Food Balance

2. Macronutrients in Review:
Carbohydrates:
Primary sources of energy for your body

3. Macronutrients in Review:
Protein:
Nutrients needed for growth and repair of cells, as well as other functions

4. Macronutrients in Review:
Fats: Nutrients used for energy, nerve function, and other functions

5. Percentage of food from Macronutrients chart:
Males & Females
Total Carbs
Total Protein
Total Fat
Age
% of Diet
1-3 years
45-65%
5-20%
30-40%
4-18 years
 45-56%
10-30%
25-35%
19 years +
 45-65%
10-35%
20-35%

6. Calorie Counting:
Calorie – A unit of energy from food.

7. Calorie Counting: 1 g of Protein = _____Calories
1 g of Carbohydrates = _____Calories
1 g of Fat = _____Calories

8. Calorie Counting: