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
2. Proteins: Bread. Rice. Pasta. Potatoes. • Proteins are the building blocks for our body -they build the body's muscles. • They also help to repair hurt or broken tissue. • Proteins can be used as reserve energy if there is a shortage of carbohydrates. • Foods that contain proteins are: meat, fish, chicken, eggs, beans, milk and cheese. • Protein is also found in many plant products: chickpeas, beans, lentils, nuts and soya. 24 Life and Living
3. Fats and oils: Meat. Lentils. Almond nuts. Cheese. • Fat is stored around organs like the kidneys to protect them from injury. • Fat is also stored under the skin to insulate us (keep us warm). • Fat can be used as reserve energy if there is a shortage of carbohydrates. • Foods that contain fats are: butter, margarine, sardines, cooking oils, nuts, peanut butter and avocado pears. Chapter 2. Nutrients in food 25
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3. Fats <strong>and</strong> oils:<br />
Meat. Lentils.<br />
Almond nuts. Cheese.<br />
• Fat is stored around organs like the kidneys to protect<br />
them from injury.<br />
• Fat is also stored under the skin to insulate us (keep us<br />
warm).<br />
• Fat can be used as reserve energy if there is a shortage of<br />
carbohydrates.<br />
• Foods that contain fats are: butter, margarine, sardines,<br />
cooking oils, nuts, peanut butter <strong>and</strong> avocado pears.<br />
Chapter 2. Nutrients in food<br />
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