Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin and contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. Food is essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair of the body. Additionally, food is an important aspect of culture and is often associated with social gatherings, traditions, and customs.
Study Guide
- What is food?
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. - What are the essential nutrients found in food?
The essential nutrients found in food include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. - Why is food important for the body?
Food is essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair of the body. - How is food connected to culture?
Food is an important aspect of culture and is often associated with social gatherings, traditions, and customs.
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National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.
KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:
Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.
The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).
PROCESSES - Learners will be able to:
Ask and find answers to geographic questions related to regions, nations, and the world in the past and present.