Functions and sources of:
Carbohydrate: Main fuel for providing cells with energy
(source: bread)
Protein: Need for growth and repair of tissues. All cells
contain protein (source: Meat)
Lipid: Form an essential part of cellular structure. Fat is
deposited in parts of body as long term storage of energy (source: Milk)
Vitamin A: Makes a chemical in the retina and protects
surface of eye (source: Carrot)
Vitamin C: Sticks together cells lining surfaces such as the
mouth (source: fresh fruit)
Vitamin D: Helps bones absorb calcium and phosphate (source:
fish oils, liver)
Calcium: Making teeth and bones strong (source: vegetable)
Iron: part of hemoglobin in red blood cells (souce: red meat)
Water: essential for many bodily processes including cell
respiration and hydration
Fiber: keeps digestive system healthy (source: vegetables)
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