Macronutrient| These nutrients together provide the vast majority of metabolic energy and are needed for growth, metabolism and other body functions.  The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins and fats.|Macronutrient.swf\Magnesium| An essential trace mineral that helps regulate body temperature, muscle contractions, and the nervous system.  It also helps cells utilize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.  Food sources include: green leafy vegetables, nuts (including brazil nuts, almonds, and cashews), lean meats, liver, salmon, milk and milk products (cheese), eggs, and dry beans and peas.|Magnesium.swf\Maltose| Also called malt sugar, it is present in grain and used in the fermentation of alcohol (malt beer) by converting starch to sugar.|Maltose.swf\Manganese|An essential trace mineral that aids in bone growth and the function of nerves and muscles. Food sources include: soy products (tofu), nuts, rice, whole grains, beans, bananas, apricots and leafy green vegetables.|Manganese.swf\Maximum Heart Rate| Maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. This is helpful to know when doing exercise (you can know if you really are working your heart for good cardio health.) Cardio machines at health clubs often have devices to inform you of your heart rate. An easier test is also just to see if you can carry on a normal conversation. If you can talk easily, you aren't working out very vigorously.|MaximumHeartRate.swf\Micronutrient| Vitamins and minerals that are required in the human diet in very small amounts to maintain health but not provide energy.|Micronutrient.swf\Minerals| These are inorganic elements that the body needs for growth, reproduction and metabolism. Trace minerals (needed in very small quantities) include: iron, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, fluoride and chromium. Major minerals (needing more than 100 mg/day) include:  sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, and chlorine.|Minerals.swf\Moderate Physical Activity| Any activity that burns 3.5 to 7 calories /minute and results in achieving 60 to 73 percent of maximum heart rate.  Examples of moderate physical activity include walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming, or bicycling on level terrain.|ModeratePhysicalActivity.swf\Monounsaturated Fatty Acids| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids are types of healthy (good for your heart) fat that are generally liquid at room temperature. Good sources include: almonds, peanuts, pecans, cashews, avocados and oils such as canola and safflower. The American Heart Association recommends that up to 15% of your total calories come from monounsaturated fats. Dipping bread in olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a great heart healthy snack.|MonoUnsaturatedFats.swf\