Nutrients Name some nutrients in a given diet













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Nutrients * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

* ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Food Groups – • • Carbohydrates Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals Fibre Water * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Carbohydrates – Energy * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Protein - Growth and repair * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Fats and oils - Mostly energy * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Vitamins - to stay healthy * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Minerals – to stay healthy Calcium – healthy bones and teeth Iron – healthy blood * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Fibre - To help food move through digestive system * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Water – to prevent dehydration * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Protein Fats and Oils Use in body: Carbohydrates (sugar and starch) Use in body: Minerals and vitamins Use in body: Fibre Use in body: * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

Reading labels • If you ate a wagon wheel how much energy would you get? • Would you get more fat or carbohydrate? * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet

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 * ** *** Name some nutrients in a given diet Extract nutritional information from food packaging Describe the components of a healthy diet