Why do we eat food?

• Because it is yummy.

• It provides us energy.

• We need food to survive.

• Food is not important to function.

We measure how much energy a specific food contains by _______.

A calories measures the amount of _______ in food.

Someone may require more calories than another person because....

• Physical Activity Level

• Everyone requires the same amount of calories.

• Body Type

• Age

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are examples of ______.

Some examples of carbohydrates include....

• Pasta

• Whole Grain

• Ice Cream

• Water

Some examples of fats include____

• Avocado

• Fish

• Almonds

• Bread

Some examples of proteins include____

• Fish

• Chicken

• Lentils

• Milk

Nutrients that you need in small amounts are _____

Examples of micronutrients include_____

• Vitamin C

• Sugar

• Vitamin D

• Carbohydrates