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3. Flavours and sweetens Provides energy for the body Less calories than fat and protein Approx 50% of calories Types: –Simple (Starches) –Complex (Sugars) Sources: lollipops, bread, crackers, fruit…

4. Insulates and protects the body Helps produce hormones Provides texture and flavour Provides energy Diets to low in fat trigger cravings Approx. 30% of your diet Types: –Unsaturated ( Good Fat ) –Saturated fats ( Okay Fat ) –Trans fats ( Bad Fat) Sources: Baked goodies, nuts, eggs, meat….

5. Repairs and builds body tissue Provides energy Makes up body structure Approx. 10-30% of diet Fact Types: –Complete (Enough Amino acid) –Incomplete(Not enough Amino acids) Sources: grains, dairies, meats …

6. Carbohydrates that can’t be digested Moves food through the digestive system Slows absorption of sugar Types – Soluble fibre ( Partially dissolves in water ) –Insoluble fibre ( Does not dissolve in water ) Grain offers the most fibre Sources: Bananas, artichokes, whole wheat cereal…

7. Controls growth and development Types: –Fat soluble (Vit A,D) –Water soluble (Vit B,C) 4 main kinds -Vitamin A (Helps you see at night) - Vitamin B (Gives you energy) -Vitamin C (Helps you heal) - Vitamin D (Helps your bones) Sources: Dairies, meat, fruit, vegetables…

8. Required small amounts of elements Keeps the body balanced An inorganic substance Types: –Macro ( Calcium, magnesium, sodium…) –Trace ( Iron, zinc, iodine…) Sources: Onions, salt, meat, beans, garlic….

9. Delivers nutrients to cells Helps maintain body temperature Types: -Processed ( Water bottles) -Not processed ( Ocean water ) Sources: Watermelon, lime, lemon, oranges

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