Description
The Food & Nutrition Expert will learn about what it really means to have
good nutrition. In today's fast food world this is such an important aspect
of living healthy. He or she will research information on calories,
carbohydrates, fats, amino acids,proteins, vitamins, and minerals. This
expert will also learn about the importance of drinking water daily.
Internet Links
Nutrition definition
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/word/n/word_nutrition.html
How to Read Labels
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/labels.html
Kid's Nutrition
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/
Questions to Answer
1.) What is the definition of nutrition?
2.) What does it mean to have good nutrition?
3.) Why is it important to have good nutrition?
4.) What is a calorie?
5.) How does the body use calories?
6.) How many calories does a kid need each day?
7.) What is a carbohydrate and how many types are there?
8.) How does the body use carbohydrates?
9.) What are the different types of fats?
10.) How much fat should you eat in a day?
11.) Why do we need fat?
12.) What are amino acids and what do they have to do with proteins?
13.) What are some sources of protein?
14.) List five minerals and five vitamins
15.) Why do you need vitamins and minerals?
16.) Why is drinking water so important? List 3 reasons.