Nutrition

The amount of energy the body gets from food is measured in.

• Metabolism
• Diet
• Calories
• Protein

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Strong bones

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Vitamins

You get the energy you need for your daily activities from the food you eat.

• True
• False

Your nutrition affects your overall health.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Nutrition Facts label shows you how much of each food you should eat.

• True
• False

The food you eat must be broken down into a different form before your body can use it.

• True
• False

You get all the water you need by drinking one soft drink each day.

• True
• False

A small amount of fat in your diet is good for your body.

• True
• False