Function Of A Balanced Diet

Question 1

What is the function of eating carbohydrates?

Answer 1

• provide the body with glucose
• carbs are the body’s main ‘fuel’ for providing cells with energy

Question 2

What is the function of eating lipids?

Answer 2

• essential to cell structure
• control where fat is deposited in our body
• fat layer under our skin acts as insulation reducing heat loss in our bodies
• fat around our organs protect them from any damage

Question 3

What is the function of eating protein?

Answer 3

• used for the growth and repair of tissues
• help with structural support in our body