Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Define forms of energy and calories as a measurement of energy.
- Discern energy pathways in the body.
- Understand the role of carbohydrates, fats, and protein (the “macronutrients”) as sources of energy and the need for energy balance in personal daily diet.
- Distinguish between key terms used in physical fitness.
- Describe the role of vitamins and minerals in physical activity and if supplementation might be beneficial.