THE NUTRIENTS WE NEED.

When our body digests food, the nutrients go to all parts of the body. These nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats and water.

Every type of food contains different nutrients, so it's important to eat a healthy and varied diet.

Proteins help us grow and repair our body. We find them in meat, fish, milk, eggs and legumes.

Carbohydrates include starches and sugar and give us energy. They are found in bread, potatoes and rice.

Vitamins and minerals i n vegetables and fruit help us to grow and keep our body healthy because they protect us from many illnesses.

Fats give us energy. There are two types of fat: animal fats in eggs, butter, fish and meat, and vegetable fats in olives and nuts.

Water is also essential for our body becaus blood is mostly water. Water dissolves the nutrients and takes them to all parts of our body. Although humans can survive for an extended period without food, we can only survive for about three days without water.

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MATCH THE DIFFERENT NUTRIENTS TO THEIR FUNCITON.

A. Proteins ------------------------------ transport nutrients around our body
B. Vitamins and minerals ----------- help us grow and repair our body
C. Carbohydrates --------------------- help us grow and keep us healthy
D. Water --------------------------------- give us energy

A. Proteins - help us grow and repair our body-

B. Vitamins and minerals - help us grow and keep us healthy-

C. Carbohydrates - give us energy-

D. Water - transport nutrients around our body-

MAKE A LIST OF THE FOOD YOU EAT ON A TYPICAL DAY. WRITE IF YOU THINK YOU ARE FOLLOWING A HEALTHY DIET.

- Breakfast: bread and cheese
- Lunch: pasta or vegetables, meat or fish and fruit.
- Have a snack: croisant or bread and chocolat.
- Dinner: salad or rice, eggs or meat and yogurt.