Carbohydrates: Provide heat and energy, Provide fibre for a healthy digestive system, Functional properties : caramelisation, dextrinisation and gelatinisation , Bread and cereals, fruits and vegetables are sources, Fats: Concentrated source of heat and energy, Help to carry fat soluble vitamins, Vegetables oils, avocado, nuts, cream and butter are sources, Functional property - aeration, Protein: Builds and repair body tissues, Secondary source of energy, Meat, chicken, eggs, legumes and nuts are sources, Functional properties - coagulation, denaturation, maillard browning, Water: Regulates body temperature, Component of body fluids eg blood, Water, beverages, fruit, vegetables are sources, Vitamins: B and C are water soluble, A, D,E, K are fat soluble, Regulate body processes, Help to protect against disease, Fruit and vegetables, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, oily fish, nuts are sources., Minerals: Regulation of body processes i.e. nerve impulses, Contributes to matter i body such as bones, e.g. Iron for production of red blood cells, Milk, cheese, egg yolk, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts are sources,

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