Nutrition

Calories

Eating too much calories can cause you to gain weight

Eating too much calories can cause you to become fatigue

Eating too few calories can cause your bones too weaken

Water

Carbohydrates

minerals

protein

fats

Vitamins

A chemical substance that occur in living organisms

Ectomorph

A person with a lean and delicate body type

Mesomorph

A person with a muscular body

endomorph

with a soft round build of body

These are the types of metabolism

Canada's food guide provides Canadians with recommendations for healthy eating.

Fruits and Vegetables

Very good source for vitamins and minerals

proteins

Helps repair damaged tissues and provides iron

Whole grains

are an important source and provides many nutrients

Water

Is a great way to be hydrated without any calories and essential for an organisms to live.

Using food labels can help you compare and choose foods wisely

SUGAR

A crystalline substance from plants. Sugar has a very sweet taste.

SODIUM

Sodium is a mineral. Sodium is usually found in salt and many other foods.

IRON

An essential mineral that is necessary for oxygen

CALORIES

Energy balance is the balance of calories consumed through eating and drinking

Energy Balance equation = Energy input- Energy output

The types of medicine you might use to improve your diet and lower the risk of health problems.

People take supplements to make sure they get enough of the essential nutrients they need.

Food claim

Health Claims

Describe potential health affects if consumed in a healthy diet

Nutrient content claim

Fat free and low sodium