carbohydrates, proteins and fats

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
There are three main headings that the constituent parts of food can be grouped into, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We also need fibre, obtained from plants and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. The correct balance of these ingredients in the right quantity is what is called a healthy balanced diet. It helps to understand a bit more about each of these headings

The first group is Carbohydrates
These are organic compounds and their role is to provide an easily accessed source of energy for the body (measured in calories). Carbohydrates are a mixture of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are manufactured by plants. The simplest form is sugars, of which glucose is the most basic. Glucose is important for our red blood cells and is the main energy source for the brain.

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