Nutrients

• Nutrients

  Water, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fibre, Lipids, Minerals and Vitamins
• Water

  Helps to dissolve substances and fills cells. Eg: Watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes
• Carbohydrates

  Main source of energy. Sugary- Fast release of Energy. Starchy- Slow release of energy. Eg: Rice, Pasta, Bread
• Protien

  Growth and Repair. Builds muscles, makes antibodies for enzymes and makes new cells. Eg: Chicken, fish, eggs, lentils.
• Fibre

  Keeps the digestive system healthy and helps with excretion. Eg: Lettuce, Stem of Vegetables, Whole Grain
• Minerals

  To form parts of the body and for good health. Eg: Calcium- Bananas, Iron- Broccoli and red meats
• Vitamins

  It helps with good health. Eg: Vitamin C- Oranges, Vitamin A- Carrots, Vitamin D- Sunlight, Vitamin K- Bananas
• What are Enzymes?

  Enzymes are proteins that speed up our metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.