Today I discuss basic macronutrient information with my roommate Taylor! We discuss the basics of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins such as what food group they are each found in, their acceptable distribution ranges, and their subcategories. This is a good starting episode as we will be discussing macros in my further episodes so this gives a good introduction to other topics we will be covering! As promised, I have added my sources below in AMA citation, the citation that you will be required to use as a dietitian! Please reach out to me with any questions or if you have ideas for future topics by using this link: https://anchor.fm/cassie282/message 

Sources:  

1. Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet. MayoClinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/carbohydrates/art-20045705. Published April 17, 2020. Accessed January 17, 2021.  

2. Simple vs Complex Carbs. Diabetes UK. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/nutrition/simple-carbs-vs-complex-carbs.html. Published January 15, 2019. Accessed January 17, 2021.  

3. Dietary fats explained. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000104.htm. Reviewed July 12, 2018. Accessed January 17, 2021.  

4. Dietary fats: Know which types to choose. MayoClinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550#:~:text=Saturated%20fat.,-This%20type%20of&text=Saturated%20fats%20raise%20high%2Ddensity,your%20risk%20of%20cardiovascular%20disease. Published February 1, 2019. Accessed January 17, 2021.  

5. Protein in diet. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002467.htm. Reviewed April 30, 2019. Accessed January 17, 2020.