All foods contain nutrients that provide energy and support growth and repair of the body. The five main types of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates and fats provide energy for activities, while proteins help us grow and repair tissue. Vitamins and minerals work to maintain overall health and well-being. People should eat a variety of foods to get necessary nutrients but limit unhealthy fats which can lead to overweightness.

1. All food contains nutrients.
Different foods contain different
nutrients.
Vitamins and minerals
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates
Proteins

2. There are 5 types of nutrients:
CARBOHYDRATES
FATS
PROTEINS
VITAMINS MINERALS

3. Give us energy to run, study, ride a
bike…
CARBOHYDRATES

4. Help us grow. They make the nails and
hair grow. They repair our body.
Proteins

5. Vitamins and minerals
Help us to stay healthy.

6. Fats
Give us extra energy, but don’t eat a
lot or you will get…

7. OVERWEIGHT!!

8. There are good fats

9. And bad fats.