Nutrients.. What can they do for you?

Different kinds of foods help our bodies to do different kinds of things. We need all different kinds of food if we are going to help our bodies work properly. What makes foods different from each other are the different kinds of  nutrients in each food. Nutrients help our bodies to work! 
Some foods like meats and beans have proteins. Protein is a nutrient that help us build our muscles. Other foods like butter, and cheese have fat in them. Fat is a nutrient help keep us warm. Fats also help our brains to function.  We get our vitamins and minerals from our fruits and vegetables. Oranges have lots of vitamin C and bananas have tons of potassium.Carbohydrates are in the grains that we eat, like bread and pasta. Carbohydrates are nutrients that give us energy! We need all of the nutrients in order to have healthy bodies and minds.

Commet Below: Why is every food group important? Name one food from each of the food groups shown in the picture that you like to eat.

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