The Importance of Nutrition

The video compares the needs of engines and the human body for optimal performance. Engines require gasoline, motor oil, and coolant, while the body needs a balanced diet for proper nutrition. A balanced diet provides essential nutrients that supply energy and materials for growth, healing, reproduction, and functioning. The video outlines six main categories of nutrients found in a balanced diet.

What type of gasoline do engines need to run at peak performance?

What are the specific foods and fluids the body needs to maintain peak performance?

What is the importance of a well-balanced diet?

What are nutrients and what role do they play in the body?

Can you name the six main categories of nutrients found in a balanced diet?