Nutrition and Healthy Living

Study Notes

Protect Your Body

Eat healthy food to help bones grow, stay strong, and prevent illness.
Drink plenty of water daily to stay hydrated.
Visit a doctor when feeling sick and a dentist annually.
Exercise regularly for physical and mental well-being.
Get enough sleep when feeling tired.

Food for Life

Food provides energy for work and play.
It contains nutrients for growth and health.
A balanced diet includes various nutrients.

Proteins

Build muscles, support healthy hair, and fingernails.
Sources:
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggs
- Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt)
- Pulses (beans, lentils)
- Grains, nuts, and seeds

Carbohydrates

Provide energy for the body.
Sources:
- Grain products (rice, bread, pasta)
- Vegetables (potatoes)
- Sugar (quickly digested for immediate energy)

Fats

Essential for growth and health.
Provide energy storage and warmth.
Sources:
- Meat
- Fish
- Dairy products (butter, cheese)
- Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils

Vitamins

Maintain health and fight diseases.
Vitamin A:
- Promotes skin health.
- Sources:
  - Orange fruits and vegetables (carrots, pumpkins)
  - Dark green vegetables (spinach)
Vitamin B:
- Supports healthy blood.
- Sources:
  - Dairy products
  - Meat, fish, eggs
Vitamin C:
- Helps fight off diseases.
- Sources:
  - Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons)

Minerals

Essential for bodily functions.
Calcium:
- Strengthens bones and teeth.
- Sources:
  - Dairy products (milk, yogurt)
Iron:
- Needed for healthy blood.
- Sources:
  - Red meat, eggs
  - Vegetables (broccoli, spinach)
Salt:
- Important mineral, but excess intake can be harmful.

Waste

A single person can generate around 5 kilograms of waste per day.
Most waste ends up in landfills, large areas where waste is buried underground.
Waste materials decompose at different rates:
- Food waste decomposes quickly.
- Paper takes 2 to 5 months.
- Metal takes 80 to 100 years.
- Plastic takes up to 1,000 years.
- Glass does not decompose.
Excess waste production leads to a need for more landfills, but there's limited land available.
Waste in landfills can have negative environmental impacts.
Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources.
The world produces approximately 4 billion metric tons of waste annually.

Stop Germs

Germs can enter the body through breathing, eating, and cuts in the skin.
Wash hands with soap and water to prevent germs from entering the mouth.
Wash hands before eating, after using the toilet, touching animals, and playing outside.
Catch sneezes with a tissue and dispose of it in a wastebasket.

Maya and Roberto

Maya volunteers at an elementary school in an underprivileged neighborhood, helping students with their homework.
Roberto focuses on the positive aspects of life and encourages others to do the same.

The Sun

Our Sun is a star, very hot and emitting heat and light.
The Sun's heat and light warm the Earth, making it habitable.
Sunlight reaches Earth in eight minutes.
Different places experience varying seasons, determined by the amount of sunlight received.
- Summer: More sunlight, warmer temperatures.
- Winter: Less sunlight, colder temperatures.

Description

This quiz covers essential concepts related to nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It explores the importance of a balanced diet, hydration, regular exercise, and sleep for overall well-being. Test your knowledge on proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.