Nutrition Notes
What is Nutrition? Nutrition: The science that studies the substances in food, and how the body uses them. Your nutrition affects your growth, bodies repair system, and your everyday body functions.
Nutrients Nutrients: Elements in food that help your body work properly. How many essential nutrients are there?
6 Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Interesting Facts About Water More than half your body is made of water. Functions of water: Help you digest food Help you get rid of waste Transport nutrients Keeps your body at a steady temperature What is it called when your body doesn’t have enough water?? DEHYDRATION
What is a Calorie Calorie- Unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods. What weighs more 16oz of Soda or 16oz of Water??? Obesity www.brainpop.com