Chapter 15: Digestion and Nutrition
In this chapter, students will describe how the body obtains energy and the main functions of the 6 essential nutrients. They will learn how the FDA food guidelines help them make healthy eating choices and habits. Students will evaluate food labels to learn how to use them for proper eating choices.
Using this link from keepkidshealthy.com, students can determine the ideal caloric intake for their age group and gender or a calorie requirement calculator based on gender, age, and activity level.
Students will then be able to explain the digestive process through the GI tract by labeling and describing the functions of the anatomy of the digestive system.
Using this link from keepkidshealthy.com, students can determine the ideal caloric intake for their age group and gender or a calorie requirement calculator based on gender, age, and activity level.
Students will then be able to explain the digestive process through the GI tract by labeling and describing the functions of the anatomy of the digestive system.
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