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NutrientsNutrients• There are 5 main nutrients that the

body needs to function properly.VitaminsMineralsCarbohydrateFatProtein

•ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans.

•CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods.

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• Which of the following is not a nutrient?

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Fat

Protein

Vitamins

Fibre

Minerals

Carbohydrates

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Question 2 …Question 2 …

• In which foods do we find Protein?

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Potatoes and Sugary foods.

Meat, Eggs, Beans, Peas

Fruit and Vegetables

Bread, cereal, pasta

Water and Fruit juice

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•ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans.

•CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods.

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Question 3…

• What do Carbohydrates do for our bodies?

Aid the digestive system.

Help body tissues grow and repair

Control our weight.

Give us energy

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•ProteinProtein – We need protein to help our bodies grow and repair. It is found in foods such as meat, eggs, fish, nuts and beans.

•CarbohydratesCarbohydrates – Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of energy. We find them in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and sugary foods.

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VitaminsVitaminsWe find vitamins in foods such as fruit, vegetables, milk, fish and liver.

• Vitamin A – Helps good vision• Vitamin B – helps release energy from

other nutrients.• Vitamin C – Helps prevent infections.• Vitamin D – Builds strong bones and

teeth.• Vitamin E – Helps reduce heart disease

and cancers

FatsFats• We are advised to cut down on the

amount of fat we eat, but our bodies still need some fat to keep us warm and give us energy.

• Fat comes from foods such as butter, cheese, lard, milk.

• The type of fat that is most healthy

comes from olive oil, nuts and margarine.

Question 4…Question 4…

• Which Vitamin helps our bodies fight infections?

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Vitamin E

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin D

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Question 5…Question 5…

• Which Vitamin helps our vision?

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Vitamin B

Vitamin D

Vitamin A

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VitaminsVitaminsWe find vitamins in foods such as fruit, vegetables, milk, fish and liver.

• Vitamin A – Helps good vision• Vitamin B – helps release energy from

other nutrients.• Vitamin C – Helps prevent infections.• Vitamin D – Builds strong bones and

teeth.• Vitamin E – Helps reduce heart disease

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Question 6…Question 6…

• Why do we need a certain amount of fat in our bodies?

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To give us energy

To reduce the risk of heart disease

To provide warmth

To prevent us getting hungry

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FatsFats• We are advised to cut down on the

amount of fat we eat, but our bodies still need some fat to keep us warm and give us energy.

• Fat comes from foods such as butter, cheese, lard, milk.

• The type of fat that is most healthy

comes from olive oil, nuts and margarine.

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MineralsMinerals• There are a number of minerals that

have different functions in our bodies. 2 main ones are:

• Iron – This helps to form red blood cells in our body, and prevents Anaemia.

• Calcium – Helps build strong bones and teeth.

Question 7…Question 7…

• What disorder does Iron help to prevent?

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Tooth decay

Brittle Bones Heart Disease

Anaemia

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Question 8…Question 8…

• Why do we need Calcium in our diet?

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To help prevent infections

To build strong bones and teeth

To help prevent heart disease

To build red blood cells

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MineralsMinerals• There are a number of minerals that

have different functions in our bodies. 2 main ones are:

• Iron – This helps to form red blood cells in our body, and prevents Anaemia.

• Calcium – Helps build strong bones and teeth.

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Scottish Dietary Targets

Many people in Scotland die each year from diseases caused by diet.

The government is trying to change this by introducing targets that we should all aim to meet from the foods we eat.

These are called Scottish Dietary Targets.

Scottish Dietary Targets• These targets are:

Eat MoreEat More Eat lessEat less

Bread – especially brown/wholemeal

Sugar

Breakfast cereals – e.g Branflakes, Weetabix

Salt

Fruit and Vegetables Fat

Total Complex Carbohydrates – Potatoes, Pasta, Rice

Fish – especially Oily Fish

Take a GuessTake a GuessQuestion 9…Question 9…

• Why do you think we need to eat less sugar in our food?

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All 3 of these

To prevent constipation and bowel disorders

To reduce tooth decay

To prevent brittle bones

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have to cut down on the sugar we eat to prevent tooth decay.

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• Why do we need to eat more brown or wholemeal bread?

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To prevent high blood pressure

To help prevent constipation and bowel disorders

To reduce tooth decay

To prevent obesity

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more fibre (NSP), which helps prevent constipation and bowel disorders.

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• Why do you think we need to eat more fruit and vegetables in our diet?

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All 3 of these

To help prevent constipation and bowel disorders

To reduce tooth decay

To prevent obesity and heart disease.

OOPS!!OOPS!!. Its actually all 3! Fruit and Veg

are low in fat, low in sugar, and high in fibre, which prevents obesity, tooth decay, and bowel disorders.

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• Why do you think we should reduce the amount of salt we eat?

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All 3 of these

To prevent high blood pressure and strokes.

To reduce tooth decay

To prevent obesity and heart disease.

OOPS!!OOPS!!. Salt can cause high blood

pressure, which in turn can lead to strokes.

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