NUTRIENTS IN FOOD

THE FOOD PYRAMID

MY BODY NEEDS…

CARBOHYDRATES

For energy.

MY BODY NEEDS…

VITAMINS

To fight germs, to help me grow, to make my body strong

and to be healthy.

VITAMINS NEED FOR SOURCES

VITAMIN A- Good vision.- Healthy skin.

- Growth.

-Green and yellow vegetables.

- Dairy products.

VITAMIN B-Release of energy from

foods.- Healthy skin.

-Breads.-Milk.-Eggs.

VITAMIN B12- Red blood cells. -Meat.

- Milk.- Fish.

VITAMIN C-Healthy skin.- Protect cells.

- Helps absorb iron.

- Fruits.- Vegetables.

VITAMIN D-Helps absorb calcium.

- Strong teeth and bones.

-Margarine.- Oily fish.

NUTRIENTS IN FOODVITAMINS

PROTEINS

To help me grow and to repair my body. They are found in animal products like meat, fish,

cheese, milk and eggs.

MY BODY NEEDS…

MY BODY NEEDS…MINERALS

For the growth of healthy teeth and

bones.

CALCIUM IRON

POTASSIUM, SODIUM, MAGNESIUM AND

ZINC.

For the formation of red blood cells.

For strong teeth and bones.

FATS & SUGARS

For energy and to keep me warm.

MY BODY NEEDS…

FIBRE

To help me digest my food.

MY BODY NEEDS…