Nutrients

• Carbohydrates:

  • are used for energy
  • can be found in bread and pasta
• Protein:

  • used for growth and repair - to build new cells
  • can be found in meat, fish and eggs
• Fat:

  • used for energy/insulation
  • can be found in butter, steak and eggs
• Vitamins:

  • used for healthy functioning of the body
  • can be found in fruits and vegetables
• Minerals:

  • used for healthy functioning of the body
  • can be found in red meat and eggs
• The food groups are:

  • carbohydrates
  • protein
  • fat
  • minerals
  • vitamins