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Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins. By Claire Gatlin 2/14/2006. Proteins. We need protein to build our muscles. Even our hair and nails need protein. We get protein from meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, and beans. Fats. We all need some fat in our diet for energy.
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Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins By Claire Gatlin 2/14/2006
Proteins • We need protein to build our muscles. • Even our hair and nails need protein. • We get protein from meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, and beans.
Fats • We all need some fat in our diet for energy. • Some fats are not good for us, like fried foods. • Only 10% of our diet should come from fat.
Carbohydrates • Carbohydrates give our bodies energy. • Carbohydrates break down into sugars in our body. • Too many carbohydrates in our daily diet can turn into fat.
Comprehension Questions • What does our body need to survive? • Why does our body need protein? • Why does our body need fats? • Why does our body need carbohydrates?
Work cited • http://www.gcnm.com/ • http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec12/ch152/ch152b.html