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Nutrients and a balanced diet

The food we eat contains different substances called nutrients. Nutrients

give nutrition to the body and help us to stay healthy and fit. Different

nutrients have different roles.

Carbohydrates and Fats: They provide energy to carry out different
activities throughout the day. They are called energy-giving foods. Rice,

roti, potatoes, butter and ghee are energy-giving foods.

Rice Roti Potato Butter Ghee

Proteins: They help us to grow well, maintain and repair damaged body

parts. They are called body-building

foods. Milk, eggs, meat and fish are

body-building foods.

Milk Eggs Meat Fish

Vitamins and Minerals: They keep us

healthy and protect us from diseases. They

Vegetables are protective foods. Fruits and vegetables
are protective foods.

Fruits
Water and Roughage: These are also an important part of our

meal. Water helps us to digest the food we eat. Roughage or fibre

helps in the proper functioning of our digestive system.
Water

Think & Roughage or fibre is an important part of our meal. Can you think of some
Answer foods that are high in fibre?

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