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WaterWater is the most important nutrient our bodies need, It makes up more than half of your body weight and a person can't live for more than a few days without it!How much water should you drink every day??A. One glass per dayB. Three glasses per dayC. Six glasses per dayD. Eight glasses per day

VitaminsVitamins and minerals are necessary for our bodies to grow, develop and be healthy.

Vitamin D in milk helps your bones.Vitamin A in carrots helps your vision, especially at night.Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut.B vitamins in leafy green vegetables help your body make protein and energy.Minerals

An important mineral your body needs daily is IRON. Click on the foods below that are rich in IRON!POTASSIUM is another important mineral your body needs. Click on the foods below that are rich in POTASSIUM!

Carbohydrates are the body's most readily available source of energy. Foods such as bread, pasta and potatoes are high in carbohydrates.

Click the speaker to listen and learn more about Carbohydrates!Fats

Fats are a concentrated source of energy. They should be used sparingly.

There are three major types of Fats:

Unsaturated fats: Found in plant foods and fish. These may be good for heart health.

Saturated fats: These fats are found in meat and other animal products, such as butter, cheese, and all milk except skim milk. Eating too much saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol and increase the risk of a heart disease. Trans fats: Found in margarine and also in certain foods that you buy at the store or in a restaurant, such as snack foods, baked goods, and fried foods. Trans fats can also raise cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.Proteins

Proteins help build, maintain and repair the body's tissues. Proteins are found in meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts.

True or False:

Your body uses protein to make hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to every part of your body.

TrueFalseGo to www.kidshealth.org for more information on keeping your body healthy!Try Again!Nutrients In Our FoodsStandard 6 Objective 1Health Education 5th GradeStudents will use the Internet to learn of, and research, information on health and nutrition. Students will study the six essential nutrients.Referenceswww.kidshealth.orgwww.uen.org www.nutrition.gov

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