The document discusses the six main nutrients - carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and water - that provide energy and materials for the body's functions. It lists examples of common foods that are sources of each nutrient and encourages readers to think of additional examples. The purpose is to explain why food is important and promote choosing foods that contain a variety of nutrients.

1. The Six Nutrients

2. Why is food important? Food gives us energy for our daily activities Food gives us raw materials Eating is enjoyable

3. The Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein Fat Minerals Vitamins Water

4. Carbohydrates Give us energy that we use everyday Some foods that provide us carbohydrates are… bread rice pasta cereal

5. Can you think of some more foods that have carbohydrates in them?

6. Protein Helps our bodies grow and repair broken cells Some foods that give us protein are… meats fish nuts

7. Can you think of some more foods that have protein in them?

8. Fat Fats give us energy and protect us from temperature changes Some foods that are high in fat are… butter eggs cheese

9. Can you think of some other foods high in fat?

10. Minerals Help our bodies work the way they should Some foods with minerals are… Meats milk whole wheat toast

11. Can you name some specific foods that have minerals in them?

12. Vitamins Help regulate our bodies Some foods high in vitamins are… whole wheat toast fruits veggies

13. Can you name some specific foods that have vitamins in them?

14. Water Water helps many of the body’s functions Water can be found in… juice watermelon

15. Can you think of some more foods that have water in them?

16. Review Food gives us energy for our daily activities The six nutrients are carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins and water It is important that we choose foods with these nutrients