Nutrients

1. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

2. THE FOOD PYRAMID

3. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
CARBOHYDRATES
They are needed to
give the body energy.

4. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
VITAMINS
They are needed in
very small amounts for
growth and health.

5. VITAMINS NEED FOR SOURCES
VITAMIN A
- Good vision.
- Healthy skin.
- Growth.
-Green and yellow
vegetables.
- Dairy products.
VITAMIN B
-Release of energy from
foods.
- Healthy skin.
-Breads.
-Milk.
-Eggs.
VITAMIN B12
- Red blood cells. -Meat.
- Milk.
- Fish.
VITAMIN C
-Healthy skin.
- Protect cells.
- Helps absorb iron.
- Fruits.
- Vegetables.
VITAMIN D
-Helps absorb calcium.
- Strong teeth and bones.
-Margarine.
- Oily fish.
NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
VITAMINS

6. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
PROTEINS
They assist with growth and repair of the
body. They are found in animal products
like meat, fish, cheese, milk and eggs.

7. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
MINERALS
It is needed for the
growth of healthy
teeth and bones.
CALCIUM IRON
POTASSIUM,
SODIUM,
MAGNESIUM AND
ZINC.
It is needed for the
formation of red
blood cells.

8. FIBRE
It helps me digest my food.
NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

9. FATS
They help to provide concentrated
sources of energy and help to
insulate the body in cold weather.
NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

10. NUTRIENTS IN FOOD
MY BODY NEEDS
MY BODY NEEDS… I CAN FIND NUTRIENTS IN…
CARBOHYDRATES
For energy.
Pasta, rice, bread, potatoes,
pizza, jam, biscuits.
VITAMINS
To fight germs and make my
body strong.
Fruit, vegetables, liver, milk,
cheese, yoghurt.
PROTEINS
To help me grow.
Meat, chicken, fish, eggs,
beans, peas, milk, cheese.
MINERALS
For strong bones and teeth.
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, fruit,
vegetables.
FIBRE
To help me digest my food.
Cereals, vegetables, fruits.
FATS
For energy and to keep me
warm.
Butter, cheese, oil, cream.