Nutrition and Performance · Nutrition & Wellness

Macronutrients and Energy Systems

Students learn how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats fuel different types of physical exertion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the intensity of an activity change the body's fuel requirements?
  2. 2What are the long term consequences of an imbalanced macronutrient intake?
  3. 3How can timing of food intake optimize athletic performance?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Healthy Living - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Nutrition and Performance
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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