2. produce energy we need in our body Can increase blood levels of insulin 2 types -complex (starches) -Simple (sugar) Food that contain carbs -Apples, oranges, potatoes, grains, candy, bread break down into glucose molecules

3. energy should come from fats fats decrease risk of heart disease Types of fat -Trans-fats, Saturated fats, Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, Omega-3 fatty acids Food that contain fat -vegetable oils, avocadoes, ground flax seeds, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish need 1 teaspoon / day

4. Help build and repair body tissues makes up about 45% of human body food that contain proteins -milk, Soy Milk, Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt etc.… Type of proteins -Whey protein, Casein protein, Egg protein keeps the body healthy by resisting diseases

5. Reduces the risk of colon cancer refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digestedcarbohydrates Where is fiber found -whole-grain breads, cereals, fruits like apples, oranges, bananas, berries, prunes, and pears etc.. Type of fibre -dietary fibre, Insoluble fibre, Soluble fibre

6. Types of vitamins -fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K The water-soluble vitamins C and the B make bodies work properly D in milk helps your bones A in carrots helps see at night C in oranges heal from a cut B in vegetables make proteins and energyproteins

7. Minerals Type of minerals -, Zinc, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Trace, Calcium and iron Zinc helps your immune system -beef, pork and lamb Potassium keeps muscles/nervous system working properly - bananas, citrus fruits, like oranges etc… iron to transport oxygen -beans, tuna and salmon etc… mineral helps build strong bones -milk, cheese, and yogurt etc… Your body larger amounts of macro minerals than trace minerals

8. Remove the dangerous toxins 20%daliy fluid need form food makes up 60% of your body Eight glasses of water a day vital to people's health and livelihoods

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