Nutritional Science and Literacy · Nutrition & Wellness
Macronutrients and Performance
Analyzing how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats fuel different metabolic pathways during rest and exercise.
Key Questions
- 1How does your choice of fuel impact your endurance versus your explosive power?
- 2What are the physiological consequences of extreme macronutrient restriction?
- 3How can you calculate your specific caloric needs based on activity level and basal metabolic rate?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Healthy Living - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Nutritional Science and Literacy
Period: Nutrition & Wellness
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