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carbohydrate
Carbohydrates provide energy.
Class 3 · English Medium · Cambridge · General science
Nutrition and healthy habits
Explore nutrition and healthy habits with an example and your own answers.
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Food provides substances the body uses for energy, growth and repair. A varied diet supplies different nutrients; clean hands and safe food handling matter too.
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Rice supplies carbohydrate; lentils supply protein as well as other nutrients. No single food provides everything a person needs.
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protein
Protein is a nutrient used for growth and repair.
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different foods
Different foods contribute different nutrients.
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protein
Proteins supply building materials used in growth and repair.
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calcium
Calcium compounds contribute to hard bone tissue.
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Different foods provide different combinations of nutrients. A range of suitable foods can help meet different needs.
Explain nutrient variety; do not prescribe an individual diet or promise health outcomes.
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