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Food = energy you need to study, stay active,
and hang out with friends.
Too little food =poor growth, malnutrition,
weight loss.
Too much food =obesity, diseases and
disorders.
Mouth
Stomach
Small Intestine
Waste
Blood Stream (nutrients)
nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-humanbody/human-body/digestive-system-article/
Nutrients-the substances found in food that your body
needs to function properly.
Diet-a pattern of eating (how much, how often, and
what you eat).
Metabolism-turning nutrients into useable energy.
6 factors that affect your food
choices:
 *personal taste
 *family traditions
 *convenience of food
 *overall cost of food
 *food your friends eat
 *availability of food in your area
What are some reasons we eat?