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Nutrients are the substances in food that our bodies process to enable it to _____________. Your nutrient requirements are influenced by factors including your ______________, growth stage and __________________. Nutrients are so ___________ that they can’t be seen by the naked eye.


Now, click on the “Carbohydrate” tab to the right in the green box


Carbohydrates are in most of the food we eat. For example, ______________ contain the carbohydrate fructose and glucose, ______________ has lactose, _______________ has starch and the list goes on. Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into simple sugars.  These sugars circulate in the __________________ and are used by the body’s cells for ___________________. The ________________ also uses one of these simple sugars (glucose) as its main energy source.  This is why children need carbohydrates to stay alert and active throughout the day. 


Now, click on the “Protein” tab to the right in the green box


We need to eat protein foods such as _______________, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds and legumes/beans every day. Protein is important for ________________, _________________, and ________________ the tissues in our body.

Now, click on the “Fat” tab to the right in the green box


Fat is a source of kilojoules (______________) and essential fatty acids. It is used as _________________ to keep us warm, ________________ for vital organs and to carry fat-soluble __________________. Fat is naturally found in animal products (______________ and _________________), ______________, seeds, grains and some fruits such as olives and _______________. It is also ________________ to many processed foods. Fat contains the most kilojoules per gram when compared with carbohydrates, protein and alcohol.
Unsaturated fats are often called ‘_________________’ as they help _____________ heart disease, and ______________ cholesterol levels. These fats are ________________ at room temperature. There are two types of unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.
Saturated fats are considered ‘_________________’ as eating too much of them can contribute to ___________________ levels and _______________ risk. These fats are generally ______________ at room temperature with the exception of palm and coconut oil. They are the main type of fat in milk, cream, butter, cheese, meat and palm and coconut oils.
Trans fats are unsaturated fats that behave similarly to saturated fats in the body because of their chemical shape. They can be found naturally occurring in some foods or in ___________________ foods. Trans fats are produced during some manufacturing processes and have been found to be more ______________ than saturated fat to heart health. For this reason, trans fats should be _______________ in the diet and replaced with mono or polyunsaturated fats where possible.

Now, click on the “Fiber” tab to the right in the green box
Fiber is found in ____________ foods like _____________ bread, cereals, nuts, seeds, ______________ and _______________. Its the part of the plant that passes through the small intestine __________________ being digested contributing to gut health. 


Fiber is important for:
______________ regularity and gut health
Prevention of ________________ through cholesterol lowering properties
Prevention of diabetes and _______________
Prevention of ______________________


Now, click on the “Vitamins and Minerals” tab to the right in the green box
Vitamin means ‘__________________. Vitamins and minerals are compounds necessary for the _______________ functioning of our bodies. We need vitamins and minerals to help us _______________, to see properly, to make _______________, ______________, skin and organs, as well as to help us battle ________________. _______________ in certain vitamins and minerals can lead to serious problems. The best way to ensure your child receives enough vitamins and minerals for normal growth and development is to provide a wide _________________ of fresh foods from the ____________________ including whole grain breads and cereals, ________________, fruit, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts and legumes, and dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt.