which components of food is known as the energy giving food?
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Carbohydrates are referred to as energy-giving foods. They provide energy in the form of calories that the body needs to be able to work, and to support other functions. Carbohydrates are needed in large amounts by the body.
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Carbohydrates
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Foods have energy and non-energy components.
Our cells need energy (calories) to function.
The energy components of food include:
carbohydrates (sugars and starches)
proteins
lipids (fats)
The non-energy components include:
- vitamins
- minerals
- dietary fibre
- water
Carbohydrates:
are also called energy giving food.
It is the main sources of energy.
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