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Nutrients There are 5 main nutrients that the body needs to function properly. Vitamins Minerals Carbohydrate Fat Protein

ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans. CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods.

Question time… Which of the following is not a nutrient? ? ??? Fat Protein Vitamins Fibre Minerals Carbohydrates

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Question 2 … In which foods do we find Protein? ? ? ? ? Potatoes and Sugary foods. Meat, Eggs, Beans, Peas Fruit and Vegetables Bread, cereal, pasta Water and Fruit juice

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ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans. CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods. Try again

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Question 3… What do Carbohydrates do for our bodies? Aid the digestive system. Help body tissues grow and repair Control our weight. Give us energy? ?? ?

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ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans. CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods. Try again

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Vitamins We find vitamins in foods such as fruit, vegetables, milk, fish and liver. Vitamin A – Helps good vision Vitamin B – helps release energy from other nutrients. Vitamin C – Helps prevent infections. Vitamin D – Builds strong bones and teeth. Vitamin E – Helps reduce heart disease and cancers

Fats We are advised to cut down on the amount of fat we eat, but our bodies still need some fat to keep us warm and give us energy. Fat comes from foods such as butter, cheese, lard, milk. The type of fat that is most healthy comes from olive oil, nuts and margarine.

Question 4… Which Vitamin helps our bodies fight infections? ? ?? ? Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin D

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Question 5… Which Vitamin helps our vision? ? ?? ? Vitamin C Vitamin B Vitamin D Vitamin A

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Vitamins We find vitamins in foods such as fruit, vegetables, milk, fish and liver. Vitamin A – Helps good vision Vitamin B – helps release energy from other nutrients. Vitamin C – Helps prevent infections. Vitamin D – Builds strong bones and teeth. Vitamin E – Helps reduce heart disease and cancers Try again

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Question 6… Why do we need a certain amount of fat in our bodies? ? ?? ? To give us energy To reduce the risk of heart disease To provide warmth To prevent us getting hungry

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Fats We are advised to cut down on the amount of fat we eat, but our bodies still need some fat to keep us warm and give us energy. Fat comes from foods such as butter, cheese, lard, milk. The type of fat that is most healthy comes from olive oil, nuts and margarine.

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Minerals There are a number of minerals that have different functions in our bodies. 2 main ones are: Iron – This helps to form red blood cells in our body, and prevents Anaemia. Calcium – Helps build strong bones and teeth.

Question 7… What disorder does Iron help to prevent? ? ?? ? Tooth decay Brittle BonesHeart Disease Anaemia

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Question 8… Why do we need Calcium in our diet? ? ?? ? To help prevent infections To build strong bones and teeth To help prevent heart disease To build red blood cells

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Minerals There are a number of minerals that have different functions in our bodies. 2 main ones are: Iron – This helps to form red blood cells in our body, and prevents Anaemia. Calcium – Helps build strong bones and teeth. Try again

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Scottish Dietary Targets Many people in Scotland die each year from diseases caused by diet. The government is trying to change this by introducing targets that we should all aim to meet from the foods we eat. These are called Scottish Dietary Targets.

Scottish Dietary Targets These targets are: Eat More Eat less Bread – especially brown/ wholemeal Sugar Breakfast cereals – e.g Branflakes, Weetabix Salt Fruit and VegetablesFat Total Complex Carbohydrates – Potatoes, Pasta, Rice Fish – especially Oily Fish

Take a Guess Question 9… Why do you think we need to eat less sugar in our food? ? ?? ? All 3 of these To prevent constipation and bowel disorders To reduce tooth decay To prevent brittle bones

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Take a Guess Question 10… Why do we need to eat more brown or wholemeal bread? ? ?? ? To prevent high blood pressure To help prevent constipation and bowel disorders To reduce tooth decay To prevent obesity

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Why do you think we need to eat more fruit and vegetables in our diet? Take a Guess Question 11… ? ?? ? All 3 of these To help prevent constipation and bowel disorders To reduce tooth decay To prevent obesity and heart disease.

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Why do you think we should reduce the amount of salt we eat? Take a Guess Question 12… ? ?? ? All 3 of these To prevent high blood pressure and strokes. To reduce tooth decay To prevent obesity and heart disease.

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