2. Carbohydrates quickest source of energy Helps the working process of: fertilizationblood cloggingdevelopment 1g carbohydrates equals 3.75 calories 2 types: simple (sugars) candycake fruit Juicetable sugar complex (starches) pastabrown rice whole grainscrackers

3. Fats Stores energy Used as fuel for the body Builds nerve tissues and hormones 3 types: Unsaturated (liquid) olive oilpeanut oil fruits fish Saturated (solid) buttercheeselardmilk Trans margarinefried foodsbaked goods

4. Protein Repairs body tissues Building block of all life Made up of amino acids 2/3 of protein we eat is from animals 2 types Complete: fish eggs meat Incomplete: beanspeasnuts

5. Fibre Speeds the movement of food 2 types Insoluble (cannot be dissolved in water) wheat brancerealspasta Soluble (can be dissolved in water) oatmealseedsapricots Holds tissues together Lowers blood cholesterol Absorb nutrients

6. Vitamins Type of Vitamin Function Examples Vitamin A Aids in healthy skin Helps growth Liver Oranges Sweet Potatoes Vitamin B Makes red blood cells Help make energy Eggs Fish Peas Milk Yogurt Vitamin C Helps resists infectionKiwi Cabbage Vitamin D Creates strong bonesMilk Fish Liver Vitamin E Maintains tissuesSeeds Oats Nuts Vitamin K Clots bloodBroccoli Yogurt

7. Minerals IronForms red blood cells Liver Meats Egg yolks SodiumNerve activityBacon butter CalciumTeeth and bone formation Milk Grains Soy milk SulfurHair, nails, and skin builder Grains Fruits Cheese Eggs MagnesiumBone formationFruits Grains Vegetables

8. Water Necessary for chemical reactions Cooling the body Your body requires 3 to 5 L a day Your body’s water percent is: lean muscle tissue-75% blood-95% body fat-14% bone-43%

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