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PRESENTATION GRADE 3-CHAPTER 3 FIT FOR LIFE.pptx
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- 2. Learning objective 1. Toknow five main food groups and the nutrients contained in the foods and their functions 2. Be able to describe the importance of balanced diet 3. Be able to describe the importance of regular exercise 4. Know consequences of over-eating certain kinds of food
- 3. Introduction All living thingsneed food for survival There are many types of food we can eat, and different types of food can have different effect on our body. Many food may keep us healthy but some foods may not
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- 5. GRAINS MEAT, EGGS, BEANS FRUIT Thereare five main food groups VEGETABLES DAIRY PRODUCT
- 6. Each food groupcontain nutrients, which are things we need for energy, growth, and health.
- 7. 1. Grains NUTRIENTS: Carbohydratesin the form of starch FUNCTIONS: carbohydrates give us energy to carry out life processes EXAMPLE: rice, cereals, pasta, bread, potatoes, and wheat.
- 8. 2. Meats, Eggs,and Beans Nutrients Functions - Proteins - Proteins helps us repair our body and build strong muscles - Vitamins and mineral such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B and Iron - Vitamins and mineral help our body to function properly and prevent us from falling sick - Vitamin A helps us to see better in the dark - Vitamin B help us convert the food we eat into energy - Irons helps blood carry oxygen to all part of our body
- 9. 3. Fruits Nutrients Functions -Vitamin and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium - Vitamins and mineral help our body to function properly and prevent us from falling sick - Vitamin C keeps us from falling sick - Vitamin E help us slow down ageing - Potassium help us balance the amount of water in our blood and body - Fibre - Fibre helps us pass out faeces easily.
- 10. 4. Vegetables ORANGE Nutrients Functions -Vitamin and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C and Zinc - Vitamins and mineral help our body to function properly and prevent us from falling sick - Vitamin A helps us see better at night - Vitamin C keeps us from falling sick. - Zinc help our skeletons to grow properly - Fibre - Fibre helps us pass out faeces easily.
- 11. 5. Dairy product NutrientsFunctions - Calcium (a type of mineral) - Mineral helps our body to function properly and prevent us from falling sick - Calcium helps us build strong bones and teeth - Proteins - Helps us repair our body and build our muscles.
- 12. 5. Dairy product NutrientsFunctions - Carbohydrates in the form of sugar - Carbohydrates give us energy to carry out life processes. - Other vitamin and mineral such as vitamin D and magnesium - Vitamins and minerals help our body to function properly and prevent us from falling sick. - Vitamin D helps our body absorb calcium - Magnesium helps our body make protein
- 13. Oil, Fats, andSugary food Another food group is oil, fats and sugary foods. Sugary food contain carbohydrates in form of sugars. Oils, fats and carbohydrates give us energy. However, we do not need to eat much from this group
- 14. Balance diet & Regularexercise
- 15. Balanced diet Balanced dietgive us the energy and nutrients we need. To maintain a balanced die. We should eat foods from all the food groups in the proportions as shown in the nutrition guide ‘my plate’
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- 17. Here are sometips on healthier eating: - Fruits and vegetables should make up half of your meals - Drink fat-free or low-fat milk - Cut down on foods that are high in salt - Drink water instead of sugary drinks
- 21. Exercise The benefit ofexercise: - Helps to build strong muscles and bones - Helps us to get energy from the foods we eat more efficiently - Helps us to become more flexible, so we can stretch more easily - Exercise prevents us from falling sick - Reduces stress. It helps to take our minds off our work - Keeps our heart healthy
- 22. Some food canbe harmful to your health
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- 24. So far, thereany question?