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Plant Power
Your body is built from the food you eat. Here's what's inside plants — and how to put a brilliant plate together.
Build a Rainbow Plate
Tap foods to add them. Try to light up as many nutrients as you can — and as many colours.
Your plate lights up:
💪 Protein ⚡ Carbohydrates 🥑 Healthy fats 🌾 Fibre 🩸 Iron 🦴 Calcium 🛡️ Zinc 🧂 Iodine 🧠 Omega-3 fats 🍊 Vitamin C 🔋 Vitamin B12 ☀️ Vitamin D
Empty plate! Tap some foods above.
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Nutrient Detective
Protein
What it does: Builds muscles, skin, hair and everything that repairs itself.
Where to find it: Beans, lentils, tofu, peas, nuts, seeds, wholegrains.
🫛 Chickpea🟤 Lentil🌱 Soybean🧊 Tofu🌾 Oats🌰 Quinoa🥦 Broccoli🌰 Walnut🟫 Flaxseed🟢 Pea🍚 Rice🥜 Almond
Protein Power ranking
A note for your grown-ups
Growing bodies need different amounts at different ages. Anyone planning meals for a child should check reliable guidance and talk to a doctor or dietitian if they're unsure — especially about vitamin B12, iodine, iron and vitamin D.