Eating

Why do I need to eat? Today we are going to find out that :- *Food keeps us alive *We need food to stay healthy and to feel fit and well.

All About Food *The useful parts of food are called nutrients. *Nutrients are used to help our body grow and repair itself.

Food is Body Fuel *Food gives us energy for playing and working *Our body uses energy all the time *It is important to eat three meals every day to stay healthy and feeling good

A Balanced Diet There are lots of different types of food. FruitMeatVegetables BreadCheeseFish EggsNutsGrains

To stay healthy, you need to eat different types of food to get the nutrients you need. Body building foods Energy foods Fatty foods Vitamins and minerals

Body –building foods Rich in proteins Proteins build muscles, skin and bones Proteins help you to grow Proteins help your body to repair itself

Which foods contain protein? Meat Fish Eggs Milk Cheese Nuts Beans

Energy foods Energy comes from carbohydrates We need energy to exercise or to play games

Which foods contain carbohydrates? Bread Potatoes Rice Pasta Fruit Cakes and chocolate (but too much can make you unhealthy)

Fatty foods You only need a small amount to stay healthy

Which foods contain fats? Butter Cheese Chocolate Biscuits

Where do we find vitamins and minerals? Vitamin C is found in fruit and vegetables. It helps to fight colds and flu! Calcium is a mineral found in milk. It keeps your bones and teeth healthy

Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and minerals keep your body working properly

Now we Know! Food keeps us alive We need food to stay healthy and to feel fit and well

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