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Essential Nutrients Guide

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Essential Nutrients Guide

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🍎 Part 1: Essential Nutrients Knowledge

1. Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

2. What is the primary role of proteins in our body?

Provide quick energy

Store vitamins

Build and repair tissues

Regulate body temperature

3. Which of these are essential nutrients? (Select all that apply)

Carbohydrates

Water

Caffeine

Proteins

Vitamins

Sugar

4. Fill in the blanks:

_____________ help regulate body processes and support immune function, while _____________ are needed for strong bones and teeth.

5. True or False: Fats are unhealthy and should be completely avoided.

True

False

🥗 Part 2: Food Sources and Application

6. Match each food to its main nutrient group by writing the letter:

A. Carbohydrates     B. Proteins     C. Fats     D. Vitamins

_____ Chicken breast

_____ Brown rice

_____ Avocado

_____ Orange

_____ Wholemeal bread

_____ Salmon

7. Explain what might happen to your body if you don't drink enough water:
8. List three Australian foods that are good sources of protein:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

9. Why do growing teenagers need more nutrients than adults?

🎯 Part 3: Personal Reflection

10. Think about what you ate yesterday. Which nutrient do you think you need more of in your diet and why?
11. Create a balanced meal by listing one food from each nutrient group:

Carbohydrate: _________________________

Protein: _____________________________

Healthy fat: __________________________

Vitamins/minerals: ____________________

12. What is one new thing you learned about nutrients today?

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