Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins By Claire Gatlin 2/14/2006

Proteins We need protein to build our muscles. Even our hair and nails need protein. We get protein from meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, and beans.

Fats We all need some fat in our diet for energy. Some fats are not good for us, like fried foods. Only 10% of our diet should come from fat.

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates give our bodies energy. Carbohydrates break down into sugars in our body. Too many carbohydrates in our daily diet can turn into fat.

Summary People need to have a balanced diet. They need to include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the right amount. If you eat according to the food pyramid, you will be healthy and live a long life.

Different people have different food needs Babies need different foods. They don’t have teeth, so they need softer food. Growing kids need more nutrients than adults. Older people need less food, because they are less active. Athletes need more food,because they burn a lot of calories.

Comprehension Questions What does our body need to survive? Why does our body need protein? Why does our body need fats? Why does our body need carbohydrates?

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