Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body. Your muscles, your organs, and your immune system are made up mostly of protein
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into simple sugars. These sugars circulate in the bloodstream and are used by the body's cells for energy. The brain also uses one of these simple sugars (glucose) as its primary energy source.
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Dairy
The dairy group includes all liquid milk and products made with milk that retain their calcium after processing, including yogurt and cheese. Calcium-fortified soy milk is also part of the dairy group. Dairy is good for building up your bones.
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Starch
Complex Carbohydrates (or starches) can be found in starchy vegetables, whole grains, rice, legumes, and breads and cereals.
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Fat
Fats are nutrients in food that the body uses to build nerve tissue (including the brain and nerves) and hormones. The body also uses fat as fuel. If fats eaten aren't burned as energy or used as building blocks, they're stored by the body in fat cells.
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Healthy Diet
To keep healthy, it is vital to eat a balanced diet. This means eating foods that contain nutrients in the correct amount. There are different types of nutrient, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
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Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into simple sugars. These sugars circulate in the bloodstream and are used by the body's cells for energy. The brain also uses one of these simple sugars (glucose) as its primary energy source.
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