Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

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Healthy and Unhealthy Fats

There are three types of macronutrients and each performs a different function in the body.

  • Healthy Fats: Provide lubrication for the body, protect the organs, and are an excellent energy source
  • Proteins: Provide amino acids which are the building block for tissues, antibodies, enzymes, and many other bodily functions
  • Carbohydrates: Provide the body and cells with usable energy. When your macronutrient intake is not in balance, you can experience low energy levels and many other health issues

You can find two charts in the lesson resources that show how these macronutrients break down in the...

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