Food nutrients for healthy living

1. Food Nutrients for
Healthy Living

2. What are nutrients?
Nutrients are substances in food
that make the body get energy, grow,
and regulate body function.

3. Nutrition is the process in which your
body takes in and uses nutrients.
What is nutrition?

4. Here are the nutrients
needed for good health:
1. Carbohydrates and Fats – found in “go” foods. They provide
you energy.
Go Foods – are foods that give your body the energy you
need to carry out your activities.
Carbohydrates are found in rice, bread, corn, and potatoes.
Fats are found in oil, butter, and cheese.

5. 2. Proteins – are nutrients that make you grow. They are found
in “grow” foods.
Grow Foods – helps in making your body bones and muscles
strong.
Proteins are found in milk, eggs, meat, fish, beans, and nuts.

6. 3. Vitamins and Minerals – are found in “glow” foods. They regulate
body functions.
- are needed in small amounts to make
your body perform its functions properly.
Glow Foods – helps your body protect itself from getting sick.
 Vitamins and minerals are found in fruits and vegetables.

7. Health for Life
Too much or too little of everything is not good for your body.
Eating just the right amount is called moderation. Eating
foods in moderation is a healthy habit. It makes you go, grow,
and glow.