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Function: This is the most available energy supply for
the body.

2. Fat ( energy value = 9 kcal per gram )

Sources: All dairy products, red meats and cooking
oils.

Percentage of fat in various foodstuffs (g fat per 100g
edible weigh)

Foodstuff %Fat Foodstuff %Fat
Double Cream 48 Herring 18
Cheddar cheese 33 Salmon 8
Butter 82 Whitefish 0
Egg 11 Vegetables 0
Bacon 38 Fruit 0
Ham 19 Crisps 36
Beef 11 Roasted peanuts 49
Chicken 4 Chocolate 30
Luncheon Meat 27 Cakes 5 - 15
Black Pudding 22 Fried chips 11
Sausage 24-32 Cocoa 21
*Source: James and Leona Hart Body Basics the Exercising Body p101,
Elliot Right Way Books, Kingswood Surrey UK.
Function: It is a concentrated form of energy; an
individual’s total energy requirements for a week are
equivalent to just 5 Ib of fat.

3. Protein ( energy value = 4 kcal per gram )

Sources: Meat and fish are richer in protein than are
plant products; egg protein is considered to have the
balance of amino acids. Reasonably rich plant
sources includes pulses, like peas and beans.

Function: The primary function of Protein is
structural. And can also be broken down to supply
energy.

4. Substantial amount of a forth material fiber
are also required.

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