carbohydrates (2)
2. provide us with most of the energy we need to carry out chemical reactions
lipids
fats and oils, to provide long term stores energy and insulate us and regulate our body temperature
proteins
building blocks, we need them to grow and to repair damaged tissue
what is the difference between vitamins and mineral ions
vitamins are organic and minerals are in-organic
fiber
a type of carbohydrate, not absorbed into the body, helps food move around the body
how much energy we need depends on…
activity level, age, pregnency