2. provides quick energy 2 types - complex (starches)  healthy - simple (sugars)  unhealthy complex found in whole grain, fruits & vegetables, etc. simple found in white bread, candy, soda, etc. formula - CH2O (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen) suggested daily intake - 130 grams (minimum) - 200 grams (maximum)

3. helps absorb vitamins stored for future energy use 3 types - unsaturated  healthy - saturated  moderate - trans  unhealthy found in nuts, oils, dairy products, meats, etc. daily recommended intake is 65 g too much increases risk of heart disease

4. maintains, builds, and mends body tissue produces hemoglobin (red blood cell component) 2 types - complete (all amino acids) - incomplete (some amino acids) incomplete found in fruits & vegetables, grains, nuts, etc. complete found in meats, eggs, and dairy body weight (pounds)÷ 2 = suggested daily intake (grams)

5. controls blood levels and appetite helps process food and eliminate waste 2 types - soluble  prevents constipation - insoluble  lowers cholesterol soluble found in fruits (apples, pears, strawberries), etc. insoluble found in beans, oats, wholegrain, etc. daily recommended intake - 25 g (adult women) - 38 g (adult men) - 5 g + age (children)

6. helps in development and function 2 types - water soluble  A, D, E, K (flow through blood stream) - and fat soluble  B and C (stored in fat) A - healthy eyesight and skin B - energy and red blood cell production C - tissue maintenance and immunity D - skeletal health and calcium absorption E - tissue maintenance and red blood cell production K - blood clotting

7. helps in growth and development produces hormones and transmits nerve signals 2 types - macrominerals (calcium, potassium, sulfur, etc.) - trace minerals (iron, copper, fluoride, etc.) body has more demand on macrominerals small amounts of trace minerals is needed found in dairy, meats, leafy vegetables, and citrus fruits

8. hydrates the body highly necessary for survival all fluids contain water (juice, milk, etc.) daily recommended intake - 8 to 10 glasses (adults) - 6 glasses (children) 60 - 70 % of body is water

9. http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/lifestylemanagement/fibre.htm http://www.carbs-information.com/dietary-fiber-daily-needs.htm http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/minerals.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/water.html