Nutrients are a substance in food that contribute to a person's well being.
By eating a variety of foods and liquids the body takes the nutrients it needs to maintain good health.
Good nutrients also allow our body to Function Properly.
- what are the three ways that we lose water from the human body? - Crying, Sweating and Urinating. Eating salt can also make you thirsty.
- how long can a person live under normal conditions without drinking water - Roughly a Week, possibly even more. It all depends on what they eat because some food provides water or juice.
- when your thirsty what is that a sign of? - Dehydration such as decreased urine output, Reduces Sweating and Crying, weakness and Nauseousness.
1. Variety of foods from each of the 4 food groups.
Balance of Nutrients.
2. Eat enough for growth/activity.
Protein, Calcium Carbs, Fibre and Fat
3. Choose items low in
- Fat/salt/sugar
4. Drink 2L (litres) of water a day.
5. Be physically active
-60 minutes a day
- Moderate to high intensity
-Spend less than 2 hours a day in front of the telly, computer or game consoles
1. Variety of foods from each of the 4 food groups.
Balance of Nutrients.
2. Eat enough for growth/activity.
Protein, Calcium Carbs, Fibre and Fat
3. Choose items low in
- Fat/salt/sugar
4. Drink 2L (litres) of water a day.
5. Be physically active
-60 minutes a day
- Moderate to high intensity
-Spend less than 2 hours a day in front of the telly, computer or game consoles
