NutritionSZEMÁN ZSUZSA
carbohydrates Main source of energy
starches sugars cellulose (bread,pasta) (fruit, honey) (fibers)
Fats
- contain lots of calories
- they can be stored in the body
E.g.: butter, cheese, seeds, oil
Proteins
- They build and repair muscles
- every meal should contain some proteins: like meat, cheese, milk
Vitamins & Minerals
- They are essential but only in a small amount
- 2 groups of them: - water soluble: C,B - fat soluble: D,E,K,A
Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium