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