Food and Nutrients

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

• Protein

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fats and carbohydrates

• fiber and food

Why do we eat protein?

• To keep us healthy

• To help us grow

• To give us energy

• To help us digest our food

If you do A LOT of exercise, you should eat _____________

• More

• Less

What food group is the above food in?

• Fruit
• Vegetable
• Dairy
• Grain

What helps you digest your food?

• fats
• vitamins
• minerals
• fibre

Which foods contains carbohydrates?

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What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Vitamins

Proteins are found in...

• meat, fish, eggs

• fruits and vegetables

• bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

Calcium ...

• is a very important protien

• makes up your bones and helps you grow

• provides your body with energy

A diet that gives you the right amount of nutrients is…

• Sufficient

• active

• balanced