2. Why should we eat a balanced diet?
If you eat more than you exercise, it can lead
to obesity.
If you exercise more than you eat, it can lead
to malnutrition.
Equal amounts of eating and exercising will
help you live a healthy life!
3. What does a balanced diet contain?
A balanced diet contains carbohydrates,
protein, fats, water, fiber, vitamins, and
minerals.
Needs to provide sufficient energy for a
person's needs!
4. Why are these nutrients so
important?
Carbohydrates are used for sources of
energy for the body
Protein is used for cell growth
Fats are used for long-term energy
source, thermal insulation, and buoyancy.
Water is used to transport substances
and chemical reactions
Fiber helps prevent constipation& helps
with peristalsis.
5. Don't forget about exercise!
Doing physical activity helps you burn the
calories you take in.
Examples of exercise would be:
- running
- hiking
- sports
