1. Ryan Carracher Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates  Gives Energy  Types -simple (sugars) -complex (starches)  Found in (Simple) -Sugar, Dairy, Candy etc…  Found in (Complex) -Grains, Fruits, Vegetables etc…  4 calories/g  60% of diet

3. Fats  Develops body systems  Types -saturated -unsaturated  Found in -Fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats etc…  Can cause obesity, diabetes, and heart disease  produces good cholesterol and aids circulation

4. Protein  Builds, maintains, replaces tissues in body  Types Complete Incomplete  Found in -beef, poultry, dairy products etc…  Helps move legs, lungs, protecting from disease  forms organs, nerves, muscles, assembles hormones

5. Fibre  Helps food through digestive system  Types -Water soluble -insoluble  Protects against gut cancers and constipation  Found in -Grains, Fruit, Vegetables etc…  Filling

6. Vitamins  Helps grow and develop  Types -fat soluble -water soluble  Found in -Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy etc…

7. Minerals  Helps grow and develop  Types -macrominerals -trace minerals  Found in -dairy, fish, vegetables, fruits etc…  Builds bones

8. Water  Fights off illness  Helps digest food  Gets rid of waste  Found in -Vegetables, Fruit etc…  Any fluid contains water  Half weight

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