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    • Selection of foods rich in carbohydrate, protein and fat.
    Rights: Public domain Published 18 March 2011 Size: 3 MB Referencing Hub media

    We need energy to enable growth and repair of tissues, to maintain body temperature and to fuel physical activity. Energy comes from foods rich in carbohydrate, protein and fat.

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