The building blocks of food!
All food is made of 3 main groups called macronutrients (say: mak-roh-NOO-trihunts)!
Think of them like three best friends who each have a special job!
You need all three to be healthy and strong!
Found in: Meat, eggs, beans, nuts!
Job: Builds and repairs muscles, like bricks for a house!
It's like the building blocks that make you grow big and strong!
Found in: Bread, rice, fruits, vegetables!
Job: Gives you quick energy to run and play!
It's like gas in a car - fuel for your body!
Found in: Avocado, nuts, olive oil, butter!
Job: Stores energy, protects organs, helps brain work!
Your brain is mostly fat! Good fats help you think!
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