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Main source of energy for the bodyHelps break down fatty acidsTwo types Complex (starches)Simple (sugars)4 cals per gramComplex carbs stay in your body longerShould make up 60 % of dietSources:Grains, pasta, fruits, veggies, candy, ect

Important for a source of energy.Needed for absorption Vitamins A, D, E and K. Provides essential fatty acids that canhelp heart health, make hormones and build healthy cells and skin.Major storage form of energy in body.Is an energy storage encase of starvation.Mainly found in animal products and oilsDairy products, meats, sunflower seed oil, ectTypes:Saturated, unsaturated, trans fatty acids

Essential to proper functioning of bodyThe foods that have nutritious minerals are:Tea, nuts, yogurt, apples, milk, seafood, ectHelp keep your heart rate normalKeeps bones and teeth strongnaturally occurring solid formed through geological processes Two types:Macro minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, Sodium, sulphur and chlorideTrace minerals: iron, magnesium, cobalt ,zinc, iodine and copper

Building and repair of body tissues. produces enzymes, hormones, and other substances the body uses. Foods that have protein:Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, soups, beans and dairyContained in every part of your body.Proteins are composed of small units.There is no life without proteinHelps tissue

Keeps digestive system healthy and functioning properlyAids and speeds excretion of waste and toxins Foods that have lots of fibre:Whole grain bread, microwave popcorn, brown rice and apples. Lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Lower your risk of:Colon cancer, heart disease, and digestive problemsSubstance found in foods that come from plantsTwo types of fibre:Naturally occurring fibre Insoluble fibre

Extremely important to bodyOrganic substances necessary for lifeHelp growth and vitalityFoods that have vitamins:Oranges, strawberries, milk, carrot, ectOrganic components in foodVital organic compoundsTypes of vitamins: A, B, C, D, E, K

Removes dangerous toxins you breathe inKeeps metabolism working properlyFoods/drinks such as:Camomile tea, fruits, ect have lots of fluidsOccurs at room temperature colourless, odourless, ect 70% of adults body is waterHealthy person drinks 48 cups per dayDrinking to quickly leads to water intoxication

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