1. Nutrients

3. Food Groups –
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Fibre
Water

4. Carbohydrates – Energy

5. Protein -
Growth and repair

6. Fats and oils -
Mostly energy

7. Vitamins - to stay healthy

8. Minerals – to stay healthy
Calcium – healthy bones and teeth
Iron – healthy blood

9. Fibre - To help food move through digestive system

10. Water – to prevent dehydration

11. Protein Fats and Oils (sugar and starch) Minerals and vitamins Fibre
Carbohydrates
(sugar and starch)
Minerals and vitamins
Fibre
Use in body:

12. Reading labels If you ate a wagon wheel how much energy would you get?
Would you get more fat or carbohydrate?

13. A healthy diet
Think of the three meals you have in a day time. Write down what you might eat for breakfast, lunch and evening meal.
You need to get a mix of
Protein
Carbohydrates (sugar and starch)
Fats and oils
Minerals and vitamins
Fibre