π What is Nutrition?
Nutrition is all about what we eat and how our bodies use it to grow, stay healthy, and have energy. Think of food as fuel for your body! Just like a car needs gasoline, our bodies need nutrients from food to work properly.
π Why is Nutrition Important?
- πͺ Growth and Development: Nutrients help us grow bigger and stronger, especially when we're young.
- β‘ Energy: Food gives us the energy to run, play, and even think!
- π‘οΈ Staying Healthy: Good nutrition helps our bodies fight off sickness and stay healthy.
π What are Nutrients?
Nutrients are the different parts of food that our bodies need. Some important nutrients include:
- π§ Water: Helps with almost every body function.
- β‘ Carbohydrates: Main source of energy. Think of bread, pasta, and fruits.
- 𧱠Proteins: Help build and repair body tissues. Think of meat, beans, and eggs.
- π₯ Fats: Provide energy and help our bodies absorb vitamins. Think of avocados, nuts, and oils.
- π Vitamins: Help our bodies work properly. Vitamin C from oranges is a great example.
- 𦴠Minerals: Help build strong bones and teeth. Calcium from milk is a good example.
π₯ Eating a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet means eating the right amounts of different nutrients. A good way to think about it is to try and eat foods from all the different food groups every day.
π§ͺ Fun Fact!
Did you know that the food you eat can affect your mood? Eating healthy foods can make you feel happier and more energetic!
π Practice Quiz
- What is nutrition?
- Name three important nutrients.
- Why is water important for our bodies?
- Give an example of a food that is rich in carbohydrates.
- What do proteins help our bodies do?
- Why are vitamins important?
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Answers
- Nutrition is what we eat and how our bodies use it to grow, stay healthy, and have energy.
- Water, carbohydrates, and proteins.
- Water helps with almost every body function.
- Bread, pasta, or fruits.
- Proteins help build and repair body tissues.
- Vitamins help our bodies work properly.