Macronutrients and Energy Balance
Students will explore the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in providing energy. They will evaluate how energy balance impacts overall health and weight management.
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Students will explore the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in providing energy. They will evaluate how energy balance impacts overall health and weight management.
Key Questions
- What are the primary functions of macronutrients?
- How is energy balance calculated?
- What happens when there is an energy imbalance?
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