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e=mc2 For the Teacher Tell the students about various nutrients needed by our body. Also tell them

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about the diseases caused by deficiency of these nutrients.

Proteins

Proteins grow, maintain and replace the tissues

in our body. Therefore our muscles, organs and

immune systems are mostly made of protein.

Proteins are called the building food. The rich

sources of proteins are pulses, milk, meat,

chicken, fish, eggs, etc.

Fats Protein rich food

Fat is important for the human body. It also

provides us energy and it helps the body use

vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are fat-

soluble, meaning they can only be digested,

absorbed and transported with the help of fats. Fat

is also vital for maintaining healthy skin and hair.

Rich sources of fats are cooking oils, butter, ghee,

Fats rich food nuts, egg yolk, etc.

Vitamins

Vitamins are called the protecting food as they

protect our body from diseases. Vitamins are

required in small amount in our body. Green

leafy vegetables and fruits are rich sources of

vitamins. More of any particular vitamin may

lead to diseases.

A little carelessness can devoid the food of their Vitamins rich food

nutrients. Overcooking or deep frying may destroy some of the most important

vitamins. Nutrients may get washed away if the vegetables are washed after cutting

them. So, wash the vegetables first and then cut.

Minerals
Minerals are also very important for us. They are required
in very small quantities. Minerals help to strengthen bones.
They are needed by our body for proper growth. Some of
the important minerals needed by our body are–iron,

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