Ryan Carracher Computers 8 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 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 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 Fibre Helps food through digestive system Types -Water soluble -insoluble Protects against gut cancers and constipation Found in -Grains, Fruit, Vegetables etc Filling Vitamins Helps grow and develop Types -fat soluble -water soluble Found in -Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy etc Minerals Helps grow and develop Types -macrominerals -trace minerals Found in -dairy, fish, vegetables, fruits etc Builds bones Water Fights off illness Helps digest food Gets rid of waste Found in -Vegetables, Fruit etc Any fluid contains water Half weight Bibliography