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CARBOHYDRATES These are nutrients that give you energy. Rice, bread, potatoes, sugar and bananas are rich in carbohydrates. So, have plenty of these foods to give you all the energy you need.How do carbohydrates benefit our body? CheckpointPROTEINS These are nutrients that help you to grow well. They also help to repair the cells and tissues of your body which get damaged due to sickness or injury. Eggs, milk, meat, fish, pulses and nuts are rich in proteins. So, if you want to grow tall and strong, don%u2019t forget to include these foods in your diet.pulses and nuts fisheggs meat milkWhat role does fats play in our body?CheckpointFATS These are nutrients that give you energy. They also help to keep your body warm. Oil, ghee, butter and nuts contain plenty of fats. These foods are good for you but take care not to have them in excess. Remember that your body needs very little fat. So, all the extra fat you take will only be stored by the body.VITAMINS These are nutrients that protect you from diseases. They also keep your bones strong, your vision clear and sharp, and your skin, nails and hair healthy and glowing. Food vegetables fruitsArrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 Science 261Milk is a very healthy food that has carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and even water.Did you know?ghee butter nuts oil