It is important to have a balanced diet that contains...
water
nutrients
lots of carbohydrates
chocolate
Nutrients are substances in food that help our body to...
grow and stay healthy
eat food
learn Maths and English
play football
What are the five main nutrients?
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals
Carbohydrates provide...
energy
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
COMPLEX carbohydrates and SIMPLE carbohydrates
What are examples of complex carbohydrates?
bread, rice, pasta, and fruit
What are examples of simple carbohydrates?
cake and sweets
Fats provide...
energy and help absorb vitamins
What are the two types of fats?
unsaturated fats and saturated fats
What are examples of unsaturated fats?
nuts, avocado, olive oil, and fish
What are examples of saturated fats?
meat, butter, and cakes
Proteins make up...
the tissue of our body
What are the two types of proteins?
Animal proteins and Plant proteins
What are examples of animal proteins?
meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products
What are examples of plant proteins?
legumes, lentils, and beans
Vitamins help us to...
stay healthy and protect us from illnesses
