2. Why the majority of carbohydrates
consumed should be low glycemic.
take longer to digest
take longer to digest
weight management assists in
controlling insulin levels
contributes to longer endurance
performance
3. Why High glycemic foods
should be limited.
Quick spikes in sugar from many are
easily stored as fat.
8. Calories
• A calorie is how we measure energy from food.
• Each macronutrient—fat, carbohydrates, and protein—provide us
with energy:
Protein: 4 calories per gram
Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram
Fat: 9 calories per gram
1 pound=3,500 calories so to lose 1 pound you
must burn 3,500 calories.