Nutrients in Food for a Healthy Lifestyle

 
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Food our fuel
 
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What is in the food?
 
 
What does  ‘Healthy food’ mean to you?
 
 
 
What does ‘unhealthy food’ mean to you?
 
 
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Nutrients
 
 
 
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Components of food
Carbohydrates
Provides energy to our body
Energy-giving food
Healthy  sources
 
Cereals(rice, wheat , oats)
 fruits(banana, orange, strawberry, orange,
apple)
vegetables( carrot, potato, beetroot)
 honey
 
Unhealthy  sources
Pastries, biscuits, colas, chocolates, cream
 
 
 
 
 
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Components of food
Fats
Fats provide more energy than
carbohydrates, Fats are also energy-giving
food
Keep our body warm
Our body stores excess fat as a store of
energy
Healthy  sources
Oils, nuts and seeds
Unhealthy sources
Pastries, biscuits, cookies, doughnuts, fries,
packaged foods
 
 
 
 
 
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Components of food
Proteins
Proteins are body building foods
They help to build our body  and repair
mechanisms
Plant sources
Nuts, beans, seeds, spinach and greens,
peas, lentils
Animal sources
Dairy products, egg and meat of animals
 
 
 
 
 
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Exploring the importance of nutrients in our diet, this content highlights the significance of macronutrients and micronutrients in maintaining proper health. It discusses the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, along with healthy and unhealthy food sources for each. Gain insights into a balanced diet and make informed choices for a nourished body and mind.

  • Nutrition
  • Healthy Eating
  • Balanced Diet
  • Macronutrients
  • Micronutrients

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  1. Food our fuel 1

  2. What is in the food? What does Healthy food mean to you? What does unhealthy food mean to you? 2/29 FOOD ,OUR FUEL/JEHANYS/SCIENCE/SNS ACADEMY

  3. Nutrients MACRONUTRIENTS MACRONUTRIENTS MICRONUTRIENTS MICRONUTRIENTS Nutrients that our body needs in large amounts Nutrients that our body needs in small amounts Proteins, carbohydrates and fats Vitamins and minerals They provide our body with energy, They help our body grow and heal wounds They help our body fight against diseases and keeps our body healthy 3/29 FOOD ,OUR FUEL/JEHANYS/SCIENCE/SNS ACADEMY

  4. Components of food Carbohydrates Provides energy to our body Energy-giving food Healthy sources Cereals(rice, wheat , oats) fruits(banana, orange, strawberry, orange, apple) vegetables( carrot, potato, beetroot) honey Unhealthy sources Pastries, biscuits, colas, chocolates, cream 4/29 FOOD ,OUR FUEL/JEHANYS/SCIENCE/SNS ACADEMY

  5. Components of food Fats Fats provide more energy than carbohydrates, Fats are also energy-giving food Keep our body warm Our body stores excess fat as a store of energy Healthy sources Oils, nuts and seeds Unhealthy sources Pastries, biscuits, cookies, doughnuts, fries, packaged foods 5/29 FOOD ,OUR FUEL/JEHANYS/SCIENCE/SNS ACADEMY

  6. Components of food Proteins Proteins are body building foods They help to build our body and repair mechanisms Plant sources Nuts, beans, seeds, spinach and greens, peas, lentils Animal sources Dairy products, egg and meat of animals 6/29 FOOD ,OUR FUEL/JEHANYS/SCIENCE/SNS ACADEMY

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