Health and growth

Staying healthy

• To stay healthy, we should eat a varied and balanced diet, drink plenty of water and take enough rest and exercise.
• Water is extremely important for our bodies. It helps to keep our bodies at the right temperature, to flush out impurities and to carry nutrients around.
• A balanced diet means eating food from the four main food groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins and minerals.

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates give us energy. They are found in foods such as bread, potatoes and pasta.

Proteins

• Proteins help our bodies to repair themselves. They are found in foods such as fish, meat, nuts, seeds, eggs and cheese.

Fats

• Fats give our bodies energy that can be stored and provide a fat layer under our skin to keep us warm. They are found in foods such as butter, cheese and fried foods.

Vitamins and minerals

• Vitamins and minerals help with all sorts of jobs around our bodies such as healing wounds, building strong bones and teeth, making blood, and keeping our brain working! Vitamins and minerals are found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, fish and milk.