What Are Nutrients?

• Nutrients are tiny parts in food that your body needs to live, grow, and stay healthy.

• They give your body energy, help it build and repair, and keep it working properly.

• Your body cannot make most nutrients, so you need to get them by eating the right foods.

• Without nutrients, you would feel weak, sick, or tired.

The main food groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Carbohydrates Proteins

• Helps in storing energy. • Helps to grow and repair your body.

• It is the main source of energy for the body. • Needs for strong hair, skin and nails.

• Found in rice, bread, pasta and potatoes. • Found in meat,egg,pulses and nuts.

Fats Vitamin

• They store energy. • Keeps you healthy.

• Fats provide insulation for your body. • Found in fruit,vegies,eggs and milk.

• Helps body absorb some vitamins (like A,D,E,K)

• Found in butter, oil and nut.

Fiber Minerals

• Helps in digestion and keeps stomach clean. • Keeps you healthy.

• Makes feaces soft. • Helps with bones and nerves.

• Found in vegies, whole grains and fruits. • Found in fruits,vegies and meat.

Water

• Helps in digestion and chemical reactions in cells.

• Regulates body temprature.

• Found in fruits, vegetables, juice and water.