Nutrition Continued

Protein

Meat and fish are good sources of protein. Chicken, beef, salmon, and tuna are some examples of food with protein. Meat is not the only source of protein. A person can eat beans, nuts, and dairy to get protein too.

Fiber

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber. A person can get fiber from oatmeal, popcorn, and beans.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the same as carbs. Carbs is short for carbohydrates. Some foods that are high in carbs are bread, beans, potatoes, rice, cookies, noodles, soft drinks, cake, and pie.

There is healthy food with carbohydrates too. Berries, beans, and apples are good sources of carbs.

There are complex carbs and simple carbs. Look at the pictures in the website links below to understand the difference between complex carbs and simple carbs.

1. Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Carbohydrates

2. Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Carbohydrates

3. Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Carbohydrates

4. Complex Carbohydrates and Simple Carbohydrates

5. Complex Carbohydrates & Simple Carbohydrates

Calcium

Seeds, cheese, yogurt, sardines, canned salmon, beans, lentils, almonds, leafy greens, figs, and milk are good sources of calcium.

Cheese is a good source of calcium.

Seeds are a good source of calcium.

Sardines are a good source of calcium.

Beans are a good source of calcium.

Lentils are a good source of calcium.