Digestion and nutrients

DIGESTION AND NUTRIENTS

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WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS?

Food contain nutrients. Nutrients help us to grow and repair our body. The keep us healthy and give us energy.

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What are nutrients?

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

• Give us energy

• Help us to grow

• Keep us healthy

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What is the function of fats and sugars?

• Keep us healthy

• Give us extra energy

• Repair our body

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What is the function of vitamins and minerals?

• Give us energy

• Repair our body

• Keep us healthy

The food wheel

The food wheel helps us to choose a healthy diet. It is balanced. It means it provides all the nutrients we need and right amount of energy.

The Mediterranean diet is the traditional iet in Spain. It consists of fruits, vegetables, fish and pulses, among other foods.

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Which of these foods contain carbohydrates?

• Bread

• Eggs

• Carrot

• Rice

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what foods contain protein?

• Fish

• Eggs

• Bread

• Pasta

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Name four foods that contain minerals and vitamins