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Carbohydrates 3 Types –sugar –Starches –Fibre functions –Helps build body strength –Energy provider, along with fats & protein –Breaks down acids thus & prevents ketosis Sources: potatoes', pastas, grains, dairy, fruit and veggies

Fats Function’s –Provides cushion for heart and stomach –Stores energy –Provides body with fatty acids –Provides some source of fuel 4 types –Omega 3 fat –Omega 6 fat –Saturated fats –Trans fats Sources nuts, dairy, meat, etc… Good fat prevents cancer good fats Keeps cell membrane healthy Bad fats create cancer over time

protein Functions: repairs –Muscles –Bone –Skin –Organs blood –Contains amino acid, Sources: Meat, fish, poultry contains 9 amino acids Plants and dairy not complete protein grams of protein food a day 225 grams of meat a day

Fibre Functions – keeps digestive system healthy –speed up waste & toxins Lowers risk of –Diabetes –Heart disease –diverticulitis, –Constipation Sources: Whole grains, veggies, beans & fruit

vitamins 4 types Vitamin D,milk helps bones Vitamin A,carrots helps you see at night Vitamin C,oranges helps heal cuts Vitamin B,vegetabels helps make protein/ body energy Stored in fat tissue and liver 2 other types –Water-soluble vitamins –Fat-soluble vitamins

Minerals 2 types –Bulk minerals need large amounts –Trace minerals need small amounts Function: repairs health of tissue and bone Helps process –Fluid balance –Strengthens bones and teeth –Muscle contractions –Nervous system functions

Water functions –Satisfies you hunger –Reduces sodium build up –maintains muscle tone Brain contains 85% Bones 10%-15% Men have 60-65% water Woman have 50-60% water Gives body energy through out the day

Water Protects you from –allergies –asthma – depression – high blood pressure – diabetes – headaches –chronic fatigue syndrome –colitis – alcohol dependency – lowers back pain – neck pain

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