29.03.2013 Views

Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Examples of the foods in the food groups, carbohydrates, proteins <strong>and</strong><br />

fats <strong>and</strong> oils.<br />

We classify food according to these food groups, although most<br />

foods contain a mixture of more than one nutrient group.<br />

Let's look at each food group separately <strong>and</strong> see why each one is<br />

important:<br />

1. Carbohydrates:<br />

• They are the most important source of energy for the<br />

body.<br />

• They store energy for the body.<br />

• Carbohydrates are an important part of the body<br />

structure.<br />

• Foods that contain carbohydrates are: pasta, samp,<br />

potatoes, cereal, mealie meal, porridge <strong>and</strong> bread.<br />

Chapter 2. Nutrients in food<br />

23

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!