Draw a table that can show the sources, energy values and functions of carbohydrates, proteins and fats?
Difficulty: Easy
Carbohydrates |
Sources |
Energy values |
Functions |
Bread, pastas, beans, potatoes, bran, rice and cereals. |
Carbohydrates contain 04 kilocalories per gram. |
Carbohydrates are the basic source of energy for all animals.
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Proteins |
Meat, eggs, grains, legumes, and dairy products such as milk and cheese. |
One gram of proteins contains 04 kilocalories of energy. |
Proteins play an important role in the building of cellular protoplasm, muscles and connective tissues. Proteins are also required for making enzymes hormones and antibodies. |
Fats
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Milk, butter, cheese, eggs, mutton, fish, mustard seeds, coconut, and dry fruits etc. |
One gram of lipids contains 09 kilocalories of energy. |
Lipids(fats) are used to form membranes, the sheaths surrounding neurons, and certain hormones. Lipids(fats) are also extremely useful energy sources. |
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