Balanced diet

By: Angelika

DietWhat 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.

NutrientsNutrients group

Carbohydrates What is it celled What they do Where you can

find itCarbohydrates They give you energy You find them in

sugary and starchy foods like potatoes, rice, cereals and some fruit and vegetables

FatWhat is it celled What they do Where you can

find itFats they provide energy

and help in building You find them in dairy products, red meats, some poultry and fish

ProteinsWhat is the name What they do Where you can

find itproteins They help your

body grow and repair itself

You find them in meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, eggs and beans

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

Fibre

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

Minerals

VitaminsWhat 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