High energy biscuit facts for kids
High Energy Biscuits delivered to Bangladesh after Cyclone Sidr
|
|
| Type | Biscuit |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Cereals and vegetable fat |
High Energy Biscuits (HEB) are special food bars. They are packed with lots of energy and important nutrients. These biscuits are a quick and easy way to give food to people. They help those who need food during emergencies.
HEBs are very light for how much energy they give. This makes them easy to carry and deliver. The World Food Programme uses them a lot. This group is part of the United Nations. They help people all over the world, especially after disasters.
Contents
Where HEBs Help
High Energy Biscuits have been sent to many places. They help people who are in difficult situations.
Helping After Disasters
- In 2008, HEBs went to Georgia after a conflict.
- They were also flown by air to Kenya to help people there.
- After the big 2010 Haiti earthquake, HEBs were given out.
- When there was a crisis in Libya, 80 tonnes of these biscuits arrived at the Tunisian border. They helped people who had to leave their homes.
HEBs are usually packed in strong cardboard boxes. Each box weighs about 10 kilograms.
What's Inside High Energy Biscuits
HEBs are made to give you a lot of energy and important nutrients. They are like a super-powered snack!
Energy and Nutrients
For every 100 grams of HEB, you get at least 450 calories. This is a lot of energy! They also have:
- At least 10 to 15 grams of protein. Protein helps your body grow and repair itself.
- At least 15 grams of fat. This also gives you energy.
- Up to 10 to 15 grams of sugar. This provides quick energy.
- They have very little moisture, which helps them last a long time.
Important Vitamins and Minerals
HEBs also contain many important vitamins and minerals. These are called micronutrients. They help your body stay healthy and work properly. For every 100 grams, HEBs have:
- Calcium: Good for strong bones and teeth.
- Magnesium: Helps your muscles and nerves work.
- Iron: Important for healthy blood.
- Iodine: Helps your body grow and develop.
- Folic acid: Important for making new cells.
- B Vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Pantothenic acid): Help turn food into energy.
- Vitamin C: Boosts your immune system.
- Vitamin A: Good for your eyes and immune system.
- Vitamin D: Helps your body absorb calcium.
- Vitamin E: Protects your cells from damage.
These biscuits are a great way to give quick, healthy food to people in need.
