🍎 Part 1: Nutrient Knowledge

1. Circle the FIVE main types of nutrients our bodies need:

Carbohydrates

Sugar

Proteins

Fats

Vitamins

Minerals

Caffeine

2. Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

3. What is the main job of proteins in our body?

Give us quick energy

Help us see in the dark

Repair and build muscles

Store fat

🥗 Part 2: Nutrient Detective

4. Match each food with its main nutrient. Draw lines to connect them:

1. Chicken breast

2. Brown rice

3. Orange

4. Milk

5. Olive oil

A. Healthy fats

B. Protein

C. Vitamin C

D. Calcium (mineral)

E. Carbohydrates

5. Check ALL the foods that are good sources of protein:

Fish

Lentils

White bread

Eggs

Soft drink

Greek yoghurt

Nuts

⚡ Part 3: Energy and Nutrients

6. Fill in the blanks about how nutrients affect our energy:

_____________ give us quick energy for immediate use, while _____________ provide long-term energy storage. _____________ help our bodies use energy properly, and _____________ keep our bones strong so we can stay active.

7. Explain why eating a balanced meal gives you more sustained energy than eating just a chocolate bar:

8. Which meal would give you better energy for a sports game? Circle your choice and explain why:

Meal A: Energy drink and lollies

Meal B: Wholemeal sandwich with chicken, salad, and a banana

Explain your choice:

🍽️ Part 4: Plan Your Balanced Day

9. Create a one-day meal plan that includes all five nutrients. For each meal, list the foods and identify which nutrients they provide:

Breakfast:

Foods: _________________________________

Main nutrients: _________________________________

Lunch:

Foods: _________________________________

Main nutrients: _________________________________

Dinner:

Foods: _________________________________

Main nutrients: _________________________________

Healthy snacks:

Foods: _________________________________

Main nutrients: _________________________________

10. Draw a diagram showing how the five nutrients work together to keep your body healthy and energised:

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

11. Think about your eating habits. Which nutrients do you think you get enough of, and which ones might you need more of? Explain your thinking:

12. How might understanding nutrients help you make better food choices in the future?

Understanding Nutrients

Understanding Nutrients

🍎 Part 1: Nutrient Knowledge

🥗 Part 2: Nutrient Detective

⚡ Part 3: Energy and Nutrients

🍽️ Part 4: Plan Your Balanced Day

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

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