Our food is required to contain substances which are necessary for our body. These substances are called nutrients.
These nutrients help us in giving energy to work, play, grow our body and fight diseases. The different types of nutrients required by our body are carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins and minerals.

Carbohydrates

Foods rich in carbohydrates are responsible for giving us energy. Therefore, such foods are called energy-giving foods.
For example, chapattis, poha, bread, etc. are rich in carbohydrates.

Fats

Just like carbohydrates, fats are also energy-giving foods. Fats get stored in the body due to which they can be used later. That is why fats are also known as the energy bank of the body.
For example, ghee, butter, oil, etc. are rich in fats.

Proteins

Proteins are responsible for providing growth to our body. Therefore, foods rich in proteins are called body-building foods. Proteins are also required to repair damaged parts of our body.
For example, milk, curd, eggs, etc.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals protect our body from diseases and keep us healthy. That is why, vitamins and minerals are called protective foods. Our body requires small amounts of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.
For example, fruits, green leafy vegetables, sprouts, etc. are good sources of vitamins and minerals.