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Major source of energy
Two major types
◦ simple and complex
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Simple:
◦ sugars, white flour, veggies, fruits, etc…
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Complex:
◦ grains, veggies, beans, etc…
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Simple may cause health problems
Most food contains carbs
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Helps brain and nervous system
Provides insulation to body
Three major types
◦ unsaturated, saturated, trans
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Unsaturated
◦ plant foods and fish etc…
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Saturated
◦ meat, animal products, dairy etc…
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Trans fats
◦ snack foods, baked goods, fried foods etc…
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Fruits & veggies have almost no fat
30% of daily calories are fat
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Heals body tissues
Builds, keeps, replaces tissues
Sources: meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds,
lentils etc…
Muscles, organs, immune system made up of
protein
Cells and proteins make up a large part of
each cell
Blood also has proteins that help protect the
body from disease
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Keeps digestion regular
Cleans out intestines
Sources: bread, pasta, flax seed, and most
yogurts etc.…
Two types
◦ soluble & insoluble
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Soluble reduces blood cholesterol
Insoluble helps to “go” regular
Plant sources contain a mixture of both
Fights diseases
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Helps bones and body grow
Stored in fat tissues, stay there until needed
Many types few are
◦ Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin C cuts , B vitamins
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Help bones, vision, heal cuts, provide energy
Found in milk products, veggies and fruits
etc…
Too much certain type can make sick
Not enough of one causes illness
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Builds strong bones
Maintains a normal heart beat
Many types
◦ calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium,
magnesium
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Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus help
bones
Different foods contain the types
Not created by living things
Overdose or underdoes leads to health
problems
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Helps you fight off illness
Helps digest food & get rid of waste
All fluids contains
Water & milk best choices
Fruits & veggies have a lot
Makes more than half body weight
Can't survive more than few days without
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