carbohydrate function
used as source of energy
carbohydrate food source
pasta, rice, vegetables
carbohydrate signs of deficiency
difficulty concentrating, deficiency in growth
fibre function
acts as cleaner for digestive system
fibre food source
whole meal cereal, grains & seeds, bran flake cereal
fibre signs of deficiency
high blood pressure, not able to make bowel movements, obesity
protein function
secondary fuel for energy, build, maintain and repair body
protein food source
animal products, nuts, beans
protein signs of deficiency
muscle weakness, low blood pressure, anaemia
fats function
primary fuel source, dev and manage for cell membrane