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| Nutrition - The Basics |
| Nutrition is the cornerstone of good health for everyone. The old adage is quite true - "You are what you eat." |
| The goal of the nutrition page is to teach students basic knowledge of human nutrition and to provide guidelines for following a health diet. Objectives: After completing the section on nutrition, students will be able to: Define the three energy sources for the body. List foods from each group of the Food Guide Pyramid. Discuss the goals of the guidelines from the American Heart Association. Describe two ways to help maintain a healthy weight. This component of the course will cover the following topics: Energy Sources for the Body Food Guide Pyramid Nutrition Guidelines from the American Heart Associaton Weight Management First, take this nutrition quiz to find out how much you already know. Then, click on each of the list to learn more! 1. Which of the following are not an energy source? 2. Mom always said to eat your veggies. But how many servings of vegetables should you be eating a day? 3. What is at the base of the Food Guide Pyramid? 4. Fish is a food that is good for your heart. 5. The Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes a diet that is: 6. The best way to lose weight is to cut your calories in half. Click here for the answers!! |
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