Facts :  easily digested by the body  simple carbs are in more nutritious foods  Complex carbohydrates provide energy to the body Functions :  help build body strength by using energy  main function is to supply the body Types :  complex and simple Food :  in all grain products : rice, pasta, bread, crackers

Facts:  Most fruits and vegetable have no fat  You need a certain amount of fat  Fat is an important part of your health Functions:  used as both energy supply and insolation  Fat can reduce blood cholesterol Types:  Trans, unsaturated, saturated Food:  Dairy and all animal products contain fat

facts:  Protein can burn as a source of calories  Important for muscle building  Only source of nitrogen in your body Functions:  Helps build strong bones and muscle  Used to transport molecules types:  complete., incomplete Food:  meat,eggs and milk

Facts:  fibre food helps keep your colon healthy  fibre is like the skeleton of a plant  Fibre passes through your small intestine Functions:  Main function is to help regulate digestion  Keeps you intestines working Types:  Soluble, insoluble Food  Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, seeds and beans

 Facts:  Your body needs them to work properly  Functions:  Vitamin A: improves you eye sight  Vitamin C: required for bone formation  Vitamin D: helps growth of teeth and bones  Vitamin K: promotes blood clotting  Vitamin B: it controls releases of energy from food  Types :  A, C, D, K,B  Food: Everything has vitamins in it

 Facts:  Some minerals are even used to make hormones  The study of minerals is called mineralogy  Role in ensuring proper functioning of the body  Functions:  Builds bones and teeth  Without minerals hormones would be innefective  Types:  macrominerals, trace minerals  Food:  Red meat, tuna, salmon, eggs, beans, potato skins, dried fruit, leafy greens whole grains

 Facts:  Will die without water in a few days  Water is essential for all life to exist  Is liquid which contains molecules  Functions:  Delivers nutrients to cells  Helps body maintain a constant temperature  Transports nutrients and waste products  Food:  In all foods