Like a car, your body needs fuel to keep it running. Your body’s fuel is food.
Food contains the things your body needs for energy and to stay healthy. These include proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Proteins provide energy and help make muscles, skin and other organs, and blood. They also help your body to heal itself. You can get protein from animal foods such as meat, fish, and milk products. You also can get protein from certain beans and nuts.
Fats provide a lot of energy. Your body needs some fats, but not too many. You can get fats when you eat meat, butter, certain oils, and some plant foods such as nuts, olives, and avocados.
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. Many foods contain carbohydrates, including potatoes, pasta, and grains.
Food also contains vitamins and minerals. There are many different vitamins, such as vitamins A, C, and D. They all help keep your body healthy. Many fruits and vegetables have vitamins. There also are many different minerals, including calcium and iron. Calcium is good for your bones and teeth. Iron is good for your blood.
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