This document discusses the main nutrients that our bodies need: proteins help our bodies grow and are found in meat, fish, eggs and milk; carbohydrates give us energy and are found in bread, rice, potatoes and fruit; vitamins and minerals regulate our body functions and are found in vegetables and fruit; fats provide energy but should be consumed in moderation as they are found in butter, oil and cream; and water is vital for life and is contained in some foods.

2. Proteins
Make our bodies
grow
Meat, fish,
pulses, eggs,
milk

3. Carbohydrates
Gives us energy
Bread, rice,
potatoes, pulses
and fruit

4. Vitamins &
Minerals
Regulate our body; help
it to function properly
Vegetables
and fruit

5. Fats
Gives us a lot of
energy
Butter, oil and
cream

6. Water
It’s vital for life
Some food
contains water!!!