Carbohydrates are the human body's main source of energy, so it is important that the diet includes enough to provide energy for basic functions such as breathing as well as the physical activity of the day. Carbohydrates are classified as either: Simple carbohydrates These are foods high in sugars: E.g. Sugars found in cane (sucrose), fruit (fructose), milk (lactose), honey. Complex carbohydrates These are the starches found in plant foods: E.g. Potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, noodles. Protein Protein is needed to produce, repair and maintain all the throughout the body e.g. our hair, fingernails, muscles, blood etc. Many foods contain a good source of protein: Animal proteins E.g. poultry, seafood, game, eggs, dairy. Plant protein Some plant foods also contain good sources of protein such as soy products like tofu or bean curd. Many plant foods contain protein which can be useful if combined together: E.g. Grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Lipids Lipid is the combined term used to describe foods that are a fat or oil. Lipids are used in the body in the structure of cells, to provide insulation, to assist in the transport of fat soluble vitamins and can be used as a source of energy. Lipids can be classified as: Fats Fats are usually solid at room temperature
Carbohydrates are the human body's main source of energy, so it is important that the diet includes enough to provide energy for basic functions such as breathing as well as the physical activity of the day. Carbohydrates are classified as either: Simple carbohydrates These are foods high in sugars: E.g. Sugars found in cane (sucrose), fruit (fructose), milk (lactose), honey. Complex carbohydrates These are the starches found in plant foods: E.g. Potatoes, rice, bread, pasta, noodles. Protein Protein is needed to produce, repair and maintain all the throughout the body e.g. our hair, fingernails, muscles, blood etc. Many foods contain a good source of protein: Animal proteins E.g. poultry, seafood, game, eggs, dairy. Plant protein Some plant foods also contain good sources of protein such as soy products like tofu or bean curd. Many plant foods contain protein which can be useful if combined together: E.g. Grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Lipids Lipid is the combined term used to describe foods that are a fat or oil. Lipids are used in the body in the structure of cells, to provide insulation, to assist in the transport of fat soluble vitamins and can be used as a source of energy. Lipids can be classified as: Fats Fats are usually solid at room temperature
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