what is the essential food component
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Answer:
carbohydrates (sugars and starches)
proteins
lipids (fats)
The non-energy components include:
vitamins
minerals
dietary fibre
water
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and the sole fuel for the brain.
They comprise all the sugars in food and directly impact the level of sugar in the blood (glycemia). That’s why it’s so important to closely monitor the amounts you eat.
A person with diabetes must consider these three things when eating carbohydrates:
the amount
when carbohydrates are consumed during the day (their distribution)
the nutritional value of carbohydrate-containing foods
People with diabetes should choose nutritionally rich sources of carbohydrates (high in vitamins, minerals and fibre).
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Proteins
Proteins are necessary for building, repairing and renewing all the organs of the body.
There are two types of proteins:
Animal-based proteins: meat, fish, offal (organ meats), milk products and eggs
Vegetable-based proteins: legumes and pulses, nuts, seeds, peanut and nut butters and tofu
Protein has little effect on blood sugar and can help control appetite because of its satiating effect (i.e., it makes you feel full).
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Fats
Fats, also called lipids, play a role in the transport of certain vitamins and provide the body with essential fatty acids.
Fats are found in:
meat and cured meats (deli meats)
poultry skin
fried foods
cheese
nuts and seeds
butter and oils
sauces, salad dressings (vinaigrettes), mayonnaise
pastries
chocolate
etc.
When eaten in excess, fats, particularly saturated and trans fats, can lead to high blood cholesterol levels and obesity.
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Answer:
the essential food component is salt. salt is used in all food as a limit.
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