Samuel Blevins

Biology

2 December, 21:00

The following information describes a person's diet:

36% - bread, rice, potatoes, and pasta

35% - fruit and vegetables

12.5% - milk and dairy foods

11% - meat, fish, eggs, and beans

5.5% - foods and drinks that are high in fat and sugar

A. Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta form 36% of this diet. Which macromolecules are prevalent in these foods? Explain why these foods are important to the body. (give at least two examples)

B. State the foods listed above that are rich in protein. Why are proteins important to the body? (give at least two examples)

C. Only 5.5% of this diet is made up of food and drinks that are high in fat and sugar. Describe one harmful effect of eating too much fat.