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2. Carbohydrates Two types : – Simple(sugars) foods – Complex(starches) foods Excellent source of fast burning energy Complex carbs are more healthy Carbs help digest foods Carbs

3. Fats Two types : Unsaturated(good) – Fish, plant oils, etc… Saturated fats: (bad) – Meat, dairy, oils, etc… Main energy source Fact 2 Fn 1 Fn 2

4. Proteins Complete – animal sources, such as meat and milk – complete, because it contains all of the amino acids Incomplete – Incomplete because it lacks all amino acids – Are in plant foods and can be mixed together good sources: – Animal products, nuts, seeds, legumes Muscles, organs, and your immune systems – are made of mostly protein

5. Fibre (fibers) Types – Soluble Slows the rate your absorbs food legumes, barley, fruits, vegetables and leafy green. – Insoluble fibres whole grains, wild rice, corn, wheat bran, oat bran, fruits, vegetables Insoluble fibres pass through your intestines almost completely intact

6. Vitamins Types – Vitamin A Helps you vision – Vitamin B Helps your body make protein – Vitamin C – Vitamin D

7. Minerals Are important for a healthy lifestyle Types – Macrominerals – trace minerals Types – Calcium – Iron – Magnesium – Zinc Help you grow, develop, and stay healthy

8. Bibliography http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_carbohydrates_help_th e_body http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_carbohydrates_help_th e_body http://kidshealth.org.html http://www.wikipedia.org/ http://www.health.net http://www.leancuisine.ca/en/NutritionWellness/Nutrition/The_ facts_about_carbohydrates.htm http://www.leancuisine.ca/en/NutritionWellness/Nutrition/The_ facts_about_carbohydrates.htm