Nutrition
Nutrition is the process by which an organism takes in and utilizes food for growth, energy, and maintenance of health. It is essential for the proper functioning of the body, as it provides the necessary nutrients for various bodily functions.
Types of Nutrients
- Carbohydrates: Provide energy for the body.
- Proteins: Essential for growth and repair of tissues.
- Fats: Provide energy and aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
- Vitamins: Essential for various metabolic processes in the body.
- Minerals: Help in the proper functioning of the body's systems.
- Water: Essential for hydration and various bodily functions.
Healthy Eating Habits
It's important to maintain a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods from all food groups. Encourage the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit the intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, and foods high in saturated and trans fats.
Study Guide
- What are the three macronutrients and their functions?
- Describe the role of vitamins in the body.
- Why is water important for the body?
- Explain the concept of a balanced diet and its benefits.
- List three examples of healthy food choices from each food group.
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LIFE SCIENCE
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Create representations to explain the unique and diverse life cycles of organisms other than humans (e.g., flowering plants, frogs, butterflies), including commonalities such as birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
Unity and Diversity
Construct an argument from evidence to explain the likelihood of an organism’s ability to survive when compared to the resources in a certain habitat (e.g., freshwater organisms survive well, less well, or not at all in saltwater; desert organisms survive well, less well, or not at all in woodlands).
Create models that illustrate how organisms and their habitats make up a system in which the parts depend on each other.