Macronutrients

Question	Answer
Carbohydrates	They store energy (starches) and provide energy for cells
Monosaccharides	Are simple carbohydrates Glucose, fructose and galactose are types of monosaccharides
Disaccharides	Are formed from two monosaccharides Maltose, lactose and sucrose are types of disaccharides
Polysaccharides	Are a long chain of carbohydrates Starch, fiber and glycogen are types of polysaccharides
Fats	Are used as energy storage in our bodies
Saturated Fats	Are also known as "bad fats" because they are known to cause high cholesterol
Unsaturated Fats	Are known as "good fats"
Protein	Are made up of a long chain of amino acids. Protein plays an important role in every process that takes place in cells

Resource summary

	Created by Weaving TUACH about 3 years ago