2nd and 3rd English
2nd and 3rd English
2nd and 3rd English
The energy required for living and physical activity comes from the
food we eat and fluid intake. Macronutrients in the following food
groups supply the energy essential to optimal body function:
1. Carbohydrates : are either simple or complex, and the most
important energy source for the human body. Simple carbs
include sugars naturally occurring in foods like fruits,
vegetables, and milk. Whole grain bread, potatoes, most
vegetables, and oats are examples of healthy complex carbs.
Your digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose
or blood sugar which feeds energy to your cells, tissues, and
organs.