Healthy food and its Importance (Guest Lecture) - for children

     

 
  

Nutrients 

}Carbohydrates – for Energy e.g. Rice, chapati,  bhakari, Cereals

}Fats – Fatty food (get energy in the form of heat) e.g. Oil, ghee, butter

}Proteins- for growth, repairing tear of body. E.g. sprouts, milk, meat, eggs

}Fibers – help in digestion of food, increase size & weight of stool, soften stool

 e.g. legumes, grains, vegetables

}Vitamins & Minerals- helps to fight infection, wound healing, strong bones, growth. E.g. vegetables, fruits

 

Minerals - Functions

}Iron – carrying oxygen – e.g. meat, spinach, apples

}Calcium, Phosphorous- makes bones & teeth strong-e.g. Milk, Meat, green leafy vegetables

}Iodine- controls growth, speed up chemical reactions.- e.g. fish, beans, sea foods 

}Sodium & Potassium – Maintain water balance, Functioning of nervous system & muscles- salt, cheese, leafy vegetables, fruits, pulses

 

 Benefits

 

vFruits and vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals

vTo enjoy a variety of flavours and textures

vLots and lots of fibers

vThey're low-calorie and low-fat

vProtect against cancer and other diseases

vFruits and vegetables help you maintain good health

 

  Milk

 

 

v Calcium

v Vitamin A & D

v Increased vitamin intake

v Healthy & strong bones

v Healthy Teeth

v Healthy skin

v Reduces stress

v Increased immunity

v Muscle power

v Growth 

 

  Balanced diet

 

 

  

 Dry fruits 

 

Healthy for - Bones, Teeth, skin, Muscles, Nerves

 

  Eggs 

 

 

 

 

 Fish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Junk food side effects