| A | B |
|---|
| carbohydrate | best source of energy |
| fat | vitamins stored here |
| protein | growth, repair, energy, processes |
| vitamins | regulate processes, some are fat soluble |
| minerals | ex. iron, calcium, sodium |
| water | makes up 60% of your body mass |
| amino acid | building block of protein |
| complete protein | contains all 9 essential amino acids |
| glycogen | carbo storage form |
| liver & muscle | where glycogen is stored |
| saturated fat | solid at room temperature |
| cholesterol | waxy, fatlike substance made in liver |
| HDLs | good cholesterol |
| LDLs | bad cholesterol |
| less than 200mg/dl | serum cholesterol goal |
| palm, coconut, cottonseed | oils considered to be saturated fats |
| 60% | % daily calories that should come from carbos |
| 25% | % daily calories that should come from fat |
| 15% | % daily calories that should come from protein |
| glucose | brain fuel |
