List the main functions of carbohydrates, fats and proteins used in our body.

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Solution

Carbohydrates give us energy.
Fats provide us double the energy as obtained from the same quantity of carbohydrates.
Proteins are required for the growth and repair of the body. Proteins also aid in performing important chemical reactions in our body.

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