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Water Fruits, soups, juices, tea, milk, other beverages

Water Sends other nutrients through your system Sets body temperature Moves out waste

Carbohydrates Simple-quick energy Complex -energy plus fiber (moves food through body)

Protein Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, cereals, grains, nuts, legumes

Protein Feed muscles and brain Grow strong Build and repair cells Energy

Fats Dairy, nuts, olives, egg yolks, salad oils, avocado, fatty fish

Fats Long lasting energy Fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K- hair, eyes, skin

Vitamins Fruits, vegetables, whole grains Fat soluble and water soluble (B, C) Make skin, eyes, body cells healthy

Minerals Variety of Food

Minerals Main-calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron Lesser-iodine, zinc, copper, sulfur, chloride Make your bones, teeth, body cells healthy