3. Carbohydrates A component of food Supplies energy to body Contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen Foods include: fruits, grain, candy, etc… Types:  Simple (sugar)  Complex (starches)

4. Fats A component in food Help brain and nervous system develop we need 30% fat from calories Include: nuts, meat, butter, oil, etc… There are good and bad fats Types:  Saturated (bad fat)  Monounsaturated (beneficial fat)

5. Proteins A long chain molecule heal, grow and builds up tissues Form muscles, skin, teeth, hair, etc… Includes: meat, dairy, nuts, etc… Types:  Contractile (responsible for movement)  Hormonal (coordinate body activity)  Transport (move molecules around)

6. Fibre A substance found in plants Slows down eating process Contribute of feeling full Include: fruits, vegetables, grains, etc… Prevent diabetes, heart disease, etc… Types:  Soluble (from plant cell walls)  Insoluble (has beneficial effect)

7. Vitamin Organic chemicals Grows and develops our body A, D, K, and E are fat-soluble Include: milk, carrot, orange, vegetables, etc… Types:  Fat-soluble (stores in body)  Water-soluble (doesn’t store in body)

8. Minerals Substance found in foods Help body grow, develop and stay healthy Some used for maintain normal heartbeat Include meat, etc… Types:  Macro (made of calcium, sodium, etc…)  Trace (include iron, copper, etc… )

9. Water A chemical substance Helps fight off illness Makes up half of body weight Include vegetable, fruits, drinks, etc… No types

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