Presentation about nutrients in food for 3erd graders.

1. THE NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

2. Food contains the nutrients we need to live
and grow.

3. Different food contains different nutrients.
C
P
F
M
V

4. There are 5 types of nutrients.
C P
F
M V
carbohydrates fats proteins
minerals vitamins

5. Potatoes, bread, cereals, pasta, pulses and
rice contain carbohydrates.
C
carbohydrates

6. Oil, butter, chorizo, cheese and nuts
contain fats.

7. Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and
minerals.

8. Oranges and mandarins contain vitamin C
Vc
vitamin C

9. and carrots contain vitamin A.
Va
vitamin A

10. Milk contains a mineral called calcium.
Mc
mineral calcium

11. Meat, fish, eggs, nuts and milk products
contain proteins.

12. Pulses, such as lentils and pinto beans,
also contain proteins.

13. Carbohydrates give us energy to run, ride
a bike and study.
carbohydrates

14. fats
Fats build a store of extra energy for when
we need it.

15. fats
But…be careful!! Don’t eat too many or you
will become unhealthy and overweight.
overweight

16. proteins
Proteins make you grow.

17. proteins
Proteins make your hair and nails grow.

18. proteins
They also repair body tissues.

19. vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals help us to stay healthy

20. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is good for eye sight.
Va

21. Mineral Calcium
Calcium is good for bones and teeth.
Mc

22. More than half our body is water.

23. We need to drink between 6 to 8 glasses
everyday.

24. When we do exercise, we need to drink
more.