NUTRIENTS

Nutrients are the substances which our body needs to survive, grow and repair itself. Nutrients also give us energy.

Carbohydrates give us energy.There are two types of carbohydrate. Sugars are in foods which taste sweet.Starches are in bread, potatoes and legumes.

Fats also give us energy. We get some fats, such as butter, from animals. We get other fats, such as olive oil, from plants.

Proteins help our body to grow and repair itself. Meat, fish and legumes are good sources of protein.