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Macronutrients – Feed Your Body for Greatness (part 2 of 3)

Macronutrients are the primary components that make up nutritional intake. Proteins — contain 4 Calories per gram; 25 percent of the Calories are burned during assimilation (digestion); least likely to be stored as fat; contain amino acids (building blocks for tissue); Sources: whey, soy, fish, beef, chicken, dairy, seafood, pork, legumes Carbohydrates — contain 4…