macronutrient
Protein, fat, carbohydrate
A macronutrient is a nutrient the body needs in large quantities—protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
These provide calories and serve as the building blocks for tissue, energy, and metabolic function.
She tracks her macros religiously.
The term distinguishes these from micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, needed only in trace amounts.
Primary cellular fuel
- starchComplex plant carbohydrate
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
fructose · sucrose · lactose · maltose · cellulose · polysaccharide · monosaccharide · disaccharide
Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
- trans fatUnsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- omega-6Polyunsaturated fatty acid class
triglycerides · fatty acids · lipids · cholesterol · monounsaturated · polyunsaturated · essential fatty acids · MCT oil
Varied nutritional intake
- daily intakeAmount consumed per day
- portion sizeAmount of food served
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- trackingMonitoring location over time
ratio · deficiency · surplus · nutritional value · whole foods · dietary guidelines · plant-based
Organic compounds forming proteins
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- soy proteinLegume-derived amino acid source
- complete proteinContains all essential amino acids
leucine · valine · isoleucine · protein synthesis · bioavailability · meat · fish · eggs
Measures of food energy
- kilojoulesSI energy units
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cellular respirationCell-level fuel burning
basal metabolic rate · thermogenesis · catabolism · anabolism · oxidation · energy density · caloric surplus · caloric deficit
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
sugar · fructose · sucrose · lactose · maltose · cellulose · polysaccharide · monosaccharide · disaccharide · simple carbs
saturated fat
Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid
- unsaturated fatLipid with incomplete hydrogen bonds
- trans fatUnsaturated lipid, harmful isomer
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
omega-6 · triglycerides · fatty acids · lipids · cholesterol · monounsaturated · polyunsaturated · essential fatty acids · MCT oil · nuts
balanced diet
Varied nutritional intake
- daily intakeAmount consumed per day
- portion sizeAmount of food served
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
tracking · ratio · deficiency · surplus · nutritional value · whole foods · dietary guidelines · plant-based
amino acids
Organic compounds forming proteins
- wheyLiquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- soy proteinLegume-derived amino acid source
complete protein · leucine · valine · isoleucine · protein synthesis · bioavailability · meat · fish · eggs · tofu
calories
Measures of food energy
- kilojoulesSI energy units
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- ATPCell's energy molecule
cellular respiration · basal metabolic rate · thermogenesis · catabolism · anabolism · oxidation · energy density · caloric surplus · caloric deficit · fuel source
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- fertilizersnitrogen, fertilizer, phosphorus, potassium, ammonia
- Macro-related termsscript, shortcut, automation, keystroke, recording
- biogeochemistrycarbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, oxygen cycle, mineralization, nitrification
- potassiumpotassium, potash, potassium chloride, potassium nitrate, potassium hydroxide
macronutrientmicronutrient
Essential substance, small doses
trace element · trace mineral · vitamin · mineral · coenzyme