Balanced diet By: Angelika

Diet What happens if you don’t get enough of nutrients? You could alter your growth and development which will affect you for the rest of your life. The bones you grow and develop now will be the ones that will support you when you are 80. What is nutrients? Nutrients is essential substances that your body needs in to order to grow and stay healthy. why do we need nutrients? Nutrients are very important as they help in keeping the body and mind in a healthy state. They also provide the necessary energy that is required by the body for it to function well.

Nutrients Nutrients group

Carbohydrates What is it celled What they do Where you can find it They give you energy You find them in sugary and starchy foods like potatoes, rice, cereals and some fruit and vegetables

Fat What is it celled What they do Where you can find it Fats they provide energy and help in building You find them in dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish

Proteins What is the name What they do Where you can find it proteins They help your body grow and repair itself You find them in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans

Fibre What is the name What they do Where you can find it Fibre It helps you digest your food You find fibre in lots of food like cereals, fruit, bread and vegetables

Minerals What is the name What they do Where you can find it minerals iron is good for the blood calcium is good for your bones magnesium is good for your nerves Minerals are in lots of foods but are especially in fresh fruit and vegetables

Vitamins What is the name What they do Where you can find it Vitamins Good for keeping your body healthy they are good for your skin, bones and teeth Vitamins are mostly found in dairy products ( milk, eggs and butter), fresh fruit and vegetables