Tag: fats

  • Understanding Macronutrients

    Understanding Macronutrients

    Macronutrients are the main nutrients that make up the foods we eat. All of the calories we eat come from either a carbohydrate, fat, protein, or alcohol.  Carbohydrates have 4 calories in every gram. Proteins have 4 calories in every gram. Alcohol has 7 calories in every gram. Fats have 9 calories in every gram.…