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Carbohydrates 2 types provide energy Starches (complex) Sugars (simple) provide energy have lots of vitamins and minerals An organic compound
Fats 3 types insulate Storage Unsaturated Saturated Trans fats good bad Trans fats Terrible insulate Storage
Protein 2 types Helps your heart Broken down to amino acids Complete (in meats and milk) Incomplete (vegetables) Helps your heart Broken down to amino acids important to health
Fibre 2 types lowers cholesterol Aids the digestive system Soluble Insoluble lowers cholesterol Aids the digestive system
Vitamins 2 types Helps the immune system Supports growth Fat soluble Stored in fat Water soluble Not stored Helps the immune system Supports growth
Minerals (dietary) Two types Help you grow Calcium Iron Potassium macro Trace Help you grow Calcium strengthens bones Iron Helps transport oxygen Potassium Helps muscles
Water Helps eliminates toxins Helps regulate body temperature Carries nutrients Your body is 75% water Many foods contain it
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