food & nutrients

89. FOOD & NUTRIENTS

90. NUTRIENTS
The food we eat contain nutrients. We need
these to grow and to stay healthy.
The main nutrients are:
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Vitamins and minerals

91. FATS
Fats give us energy.

92. FATS
There are fats in:

93. FATS
BE CAREFUL!!!!!
Too much fatty food
can make you obese!!!.

94. FATS
BE CAREFUL!!!!!
Animals fats, such as butter,
are bad for your circulation.
Vegetables oils, such as olive oil,
Are healthier.

95. CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates also give us energy, but less
energy than fats.

96. CARBOHYDRATES
Sweet carbohydrates
Not sweet carbohydrates

97. PROTEINS
We need them to grow.
Proteins form part of our muscles and organs.

98. PROTEINS
Proteins are found in...

99. VITAMINS & MINERALS
We need vitamins and minerals to be healthy
and to prevent illnesses.

100. VITAMINS & MINERALS
They are found in many different foods, but
especially in fruit and vegetables.

101. VITAMINS & MINERALS
Calcium is a very important mineral because it
makes up our bones.
Calcium is found in diary products such as milk
and cheese

102. FIBRE
Fibre is the part of fruit and vegetables we
don’t use.

103. FIBRE
Fibre is very important because it helps our
digestive system to function correctly.

104. FIBRE
Fruit and vegetables, cereals, pulses and nuts
contain fibre.

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