Macronutrient Function Kilojoul Food Sources
es per
gram
Carbohydrate They provide you 17 KJ Bread
with energy for daily tasks and
Beans
Milk
are the primary fuel source for
your brain's
high energy demands.
Fibre Fibre is made up of the 8 kJ Wholegrain
indigestible parts or Fruit
compounds of plants, which Vegetables
pass relatively unchanged
through our stomach and
intestines. Fibre is mainly a
carbohydrate. The main role of
fibre is to keep the digestive
system healthy.
Protein It helps repair and build your 16.7 KJ lean meats
body's tissues, allows metabolic poultry
reactions to take place and fish and
seafood
coordinates bodily functions. In
addition to providing
your body with a structural
framework, proteins also
maintain proper pH and fluid
balance.
Fat Dietary fats are essential to give 37.7 KJ Avocado
your body energy and to Dark
support cell growth. They also chocolate
help protect your organs and
Eggs
help keep your body warm.
Fats help your body absorb
some nutrients and produce
important hormones, too.
Your body definitely needs fat.
Water Protects body organs and 0 KJ Cucumber
tissues. Carries nutrients and Tomatoes
es per
gram
Carbohydrate They provide you 17 KJ Bread
with energy for daily tasks and
Beans
Milk
are the primary fuel source for
your brain's
high energy demands.
Fibre Fibre is made up of the 8 kJ Wholegrain
indigestible parts or Fruit
compounds of plants, which Vegetables
pass relatively unchanged
through our stomach and
intestines. Fibre is mainly a
carbohydrate. The main role of
fibre is to keep the digestive
system healthy.
Protein It helps repair and build your 16.7 KJ lean meats
body's tissues, allows metabolic poultry
reactions to take place and fish and
seafood
coordinates bodily functions. In
addition to providing
your body with a structural
framework, proteins also
maintain proper pH and fluid
balance.
Fat Dietary fats are essential to give 37.7 KJ Avocado
your body energy and to Dark
support cell growth. They also chocolate
help protect your organs and
Eggs
help keep your body warm.
Fats help your body absorb
some nutrients and produce
important hormones, too.
Your body definitely needs fat.
Water Protects body organs and 0 KJ Cucumber
tissues. Carries nutrients and Tomatoes
