Our bodies need nutrients from food to grow and stay healthy. Food provides proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and water. Carbohydrates provide energy but should come from fruits, vegetables and whole grains rather than sweets and processed foods. Proteins help build the body but should be consumed in moderation. Fats are important but saturated fats should be limited. Vitamins and minerals from foods keep us strong and prevent illness; deficiencies can cause various health issues. Staying hydrated with water is also essential for health.

1. DIET
AND HEALTH

2. Our body, in order to grow and to be maintained
strong and powerful, needs care and the right
ingredients.
We receive those ingredients
from the food
we eat every day.

3. Food contains nutrients that are divided into four
categories, which are:
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins, minerals
and trace elements
Also very important for system is:
Water

4. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the fuel of the body.
People who eat foods containing carbohydrates:
Have quick thinking
Have clean mind
Are rested

5. WE CAN RECEIVE CARBOHYDRATES FROM:
Fruits
Vegetables
Bread
Cereals
Potatoes, legumes
And honey

6. But we receive carbohydrates also from :
Sweets
Chocolates
Biscuits
Cakes
Candies
ice creams
Soft drinks

7. But it is good to avoid all of this
because we load our body with
useless calories and then we
became
overweight!

8. Also excessive use of sugar:
Facilitates the creation of caries.
(ruins our teeth).
And raises the level of Lipids in our blood
and so our heart gets burdened.
Reduces appetite for food that are rich
in vitamins and minerals!

9. PROTEINS
Proteins build our bodies.
If you do not eat food that contain proteins, our body will not
develop properly, and will become ill.

10. WE RECEIVE PROTEIN FROM:
Meat
Fish
Poultry
Eggs
Cheese
Yoghurt
Milk
Legumes
And some vegetables

11. But overconsumption of Protein has its negatives
because:
Increases the body weight.
A big amount of calcium gets discharged.
So the natural growth of bones is prevented.

12. FATS
Fats primarily regulate the temperature of our body.

13. FATS ARE DIVIDED INTO:
GOOD (unsaturated)
SUCH AS OLIVE OIL

14. AND BAD(saturated)
THAT NEED TO BE AVOIDED
And are found mainly in:
Snacks
Sauces
In thick meat
In heavy sausages
And in pre-fried foods

15. VITAMINS, MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS
All foods have vitamins, minerals
and trace elements, some more than
others.
Some of those are:

16. VITAMINI C
Foods rich in vitamin C are fruits, vegetables and
mainly the juice of lemon and orange.
Vitamin us C protect us
especially from
colds.

17. VITAMIN A
Is contained in milk, butter, egg yolk, carrots and other vegetable
It helps with our vision, and also helps us to build
strong bones and teeth.

18. Ferrum
Foods rich in Ferrum are meat, egg yolk, legumes,
green vegetables, nuts, etc.
Ferrum strengthens our blood.

19. Calcium
Foods rich in calcium
are milk and its
products, (yoghurt-
cheese), also green
vegetables nuts and
others.
Calcium mainly helps
us to grow taller and
make strong bones.

20. Phosphorus
• Foods that are rich in phosphorus are: meat, fish, chicken,
milk (and milk products), eggs, nuts, lentils, and more.
• Phosphorus mainly benefits our eyes.

21. If our body is missing vitamins and minerals, then:
We will feel weakness and fatigue.
Our hair may even fall.
Our nails and teeth may break.
And our skin wont be smooth and radiant.

22. WATER.
Water is the greatest factor
of our organization
after oxygen,
that we need in order to live.
We should consume daily
at least two liters of fluids
(water, juices) which is about
8 glasses.