Food

Food is needed for energy, growth, repair and to prevent diseases.

A balanced diet consists of the right amounts of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

The functions of the main food constituents are:
-Carbohydrates give energy.
-Fat stores energy and insulates.
-Proteins make and repair body parts.
-Vitamin C keeps your skin and gums healthy.
-Vitamin D helps to form strong bones.
-Minerals such as iron form red blood.
-Calcium forms healthy bones,
-Water allows cells to function properly.

Fats have twice the energy value of carbohydrates
or protein.

A food pyramid suggests the daily number of servings of each of the five food groups.