Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are necessary for optimum health since they are the brain’s and muscles’ primary sources of energy. People who consume the most carbs, particularly those contained in whole, natural foods like beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, had...

Macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats

In this unit, you learn about macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Many people have suggested thatfocusing on one macronutrient at the expense of others would be a superior diet. Thus, we have high-proteindiets, high-carbohydrate diets, and high-fat...