3RD GRADE

Science Concept: Nutrients

Why do we need food from each food group? Each food group contains vital substances that our body needs to be healthy. These substances are called nutrients. There are six main types of nutrients:

 Proteins
 Fats and oils
 Carbohydrates
 Minerals
 Vitamins
 Fibre

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Concept Reinforcement Questions:

• What are the six nutrient groups? 

(Write them down and explain them to your parent)
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Math Questions

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• Scratch Software

• Create an animation explaining all six NUTRIENT groups. Be sure to explain the benefits of each nutrient group.  Show 2 foods from your country from each nutrient group.