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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral

Complex Carbohydrate

Diet with High Fiber

Diets high in fibers and low in saturated fat and cholesterol
are associated with a reduced risk of diabetes, heart
disease, digestive disorder and certain cancer.

2. Heart disease
Diet high in fruits,
vegetables, beans
1. Diabetes and grain that contain
Reduce the risk soluble fibers can
type 2 diabetes. lower blood
Found mostly in cholesterol level and
adults with lower the risk of heart
overweight disease.

3. Digestive disorder

Insoluble fibers
increase feces weight
and bulk. It promotes
normal movement in
adults and children.
Helps in preventing
constipation.

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