Fats help our body to store energy. Fats also help to keep our body warm.

Meat, milk, butter, oils, cream and cheese are foods that are rich in fats.

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Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals help our body to work properly and stay healthy.

There are many types of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A and vitamin C are examples of vitamins. Calcium is an example of a mineral.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is good for our eyes. Foods such as carrots and mangoes are rich in vitamin A.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C keeps. us from falling sick easily. Foods such as oranges and kiwi fruits are rich in vitamin C.

Calcium
Calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth. Foods such as milk and spinach are rich in calcium.

Why is water important for our body?

Water is the main component in our body. It makes up more than half of our body.

Our body needs water in many ways.

Water helps to break down the food we eat. Our body needs water to help take in nutrients from food.

Our blood is made up of a lot of water. The water in our blood helps to carry nutrients to all parts of our body.

Our body needs water to remove waste materials as sweat, urine and faeces. Waste materials harm our body if they stay too long in our body.

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What should we do when our body lose a lot of water as sweat in the hot sun?

Water leaves our body as sweat and urine. We must replace this water. We do this by drinking and eating. Most foods, such as vegetables and fruits, contain water.