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3. Fibre Works in the digestive system Filling -- discourage overeating Types – soluble and insoluble –Soluble > lets out bad cholesterol –Insoluble > aids with digestion High fibre foods prevent gut cancer Found in peas, berries, wheat, oats, etc…wheat

4. Carbohydrates Breaks down to be used in muscles and cells Main source of energy (calories) Two Types –Complex > Starches –Simple > Sugars 4 cals/g Found in pasta, wheat, bread, dairy …

5. Protein Helps repair and build body tissues Fights infection and sickness Types – incomplete & complete –Incomplete > do not have all the acids –Complete > have amino all acids 70% is from animal products 75 to 94 grams each day Too much can be stored as fat Found in meats, vegetables, wheat, etc…

6. Fat Helps brain and nervous systems work Keeps skin healthy Stores Energy Types - Trans, Saturated, and Unsaturated –Trans > Bad –Saturated > Very Bad –Unsaturated > Good Too much can lead to obesity 67 grams/day or 600 calories

7. Water Fights dehydration Removes waste Carries nutrients through the body Body would stop working without it Makes up more than half of body weight All fluids contain water Need about 8 glasses a day

8. Vitamins Travel through bloodstream Substances that are found in foods we eat 4 types of Vitamins –Vitamin D - in milk; helps your bones –Vitamin A - in carrots; helps eyesight. –Vitamin C - in oranges; helps heal wounds –Vitamin B - leafy greens; helps build muscles Body needs them to work properly

9. Minerals Helps growth Two Kinds –Macrominerals > Calcium, Sodium… –Trace minerals > Iron, Zinc… Calcium helps build strong bones Zinc helps with cell growth Iron transports oxygen from lungs to body Potassium muscles and nervous system working Can be found in most foods

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