What nutrients do different types of food have?

We eat different types of food, They give us different types of nutrients.

For example, a sandwich is made up of different types of food. When we eat a sandwich, we get different types of nutrients from the different parts of the sandwich.

The bread contains carbohydrates.

The meat contains proteins.

The creamy sauce contains fats.

The lettuce leaves and tomato slices contain vitamins and minerals.

Different types of nutrients help our body to grow and stay healthy in different ways.

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates give our body energy.

Rice, bread, potatoes, corn, cereals and noodles are foods that are rich in carbohydrates.

Proteins
Proteins help our body to grow. They help to build the different parts of our body, including our muscles.

Meat, fish, milk, cheese, eggs and beans re foods that are rich in proteins.

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We make use of our muscles when we walk, run and jump.