3. source of energy Types: -Simple (simple) -Complex (starches) Quickest source of energy 50%-60% of diet should be carbohydrates Foods: –Grains, fruits, veggies, candy, etc…

4. Keeps body warm Makes food taste better Types: -Unsaturated(good) -Saturated (bad -Trans (worst) 20%-35% in total diet Foods: –Butter, oil and margarine

5. Holding tissues together Helps digestive system Types fibre -Water-soluble (Prevent heart disease) -insoluble (Prevent cancer) Looks like thread Found first in Africa Foods: -Grain product, veggies, fruits

6. Build, maintain and repair muscle, skin Source of energy Types -Complete (Provides enough protein) -Incomplete (not enough protein) Foods: -vegetables, meat, milk, eggs 45% of body is protein

7. Helps body to function properly Types of vitamins: fat soluble, water-soluble Fat soluble: Vitamin A,D,E and K -Vitamins A, D, E and K are needed for good health. -Will not be lost when cooked. -The body stores them when not used. -Found in dairy product, vegetable, grain product…… Water-soluble: Vitamin B and C -Not stored in the body. - replaced each day. -easily destroyed or washed out -found in meat, vegetable, fruit, dairy product……

8. For body processes and developments Types of minerals: Macro, Trace Macro: Sodium, calcium, phosphorus -Most concerned and considered -Lot’s of amount are required -Kids should have more calcium to grow -Good source of calcium are milk and cheese Trace: Boron, molybdenum -Assists absorbing nutrients -Provides energy

9. Get rid of wastes Lower blood pressure Helps digesting foods Drink 1.5-2 litres every day Most of our body is water

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