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2.  Major source of energy  Two major types ◦ simple and complex  Simple: ◦ sugars, white flour, veggies, fruits, etc…  Complex: ◦ grains, veggies, beans, etc…  Simple may cause health problems  Most food contains carbs

3.  Helps brain and nervous system  Provides insulation to body  Three major types ◦ unsaturated, saturated, trans  Unsaturated ◦ plant foods and fish etc…  Saturated ◦ meat, animal products, dairy etc…  Trans fats ◦ snack foods, baked goods, fried foods etc…  Fruits & veggies have almost no fat  30% of daily calories are fat

4.  Heals body tissues  Builds, keeps, replaces tissues  Sources: meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, lentils etc…  Muscles, organs, immune system made up of protein  Cells and proteins make up a large part of each cell  Blood also has proteins that help protect the body from disease

5.  Keeps digestion regular  Cleans out intestines  Sources: bread, pasta, flax seed, and most yogurts etc.…  Two types ◦ soluble & insoluble  Soluble reduces blood cholesterol  Insoluble helps to “go” regular  Plant sources contain a mixture of both  Fights diseases

6.  Helps bones and body grow  Stored in fat tissues, stay there until needed  Many types few are ◦ Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin C cuts, B vitamins  Help bones, vision, heal cuts, provide energy  Found in milk products, veggies and fruits etc…  Too much certain type can make sick  Not enough of one causes illness

7.  Builds strong bones  Maintains a normal heart beat  Many types ◦ calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium  Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus help bones  Different foods contain the types  Not created by living things  Overdose or underdoes leads to health problems

8.  Helps you fight off illness  Helps digest food & get rid of waste  All fluids contains  Water & milk best choices  Fruits & veggies have a lot  Makes more than half body weight  Can't survive more than few days without

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