Nutrition+Notes

Nutrition Notes

Essential Questions: 1. What is a calorie? Are calories good or bad? 2. What is metabolism? 3. How is metabolism determined? Can we change our own metabolism? 4. How is body similar to a sports car? What comparisons can you make? 5. What are the 6 nutrient categories? 6. Why is important to eat a variety of foods? 7. What are 5 excesses (bad items in foods) consumed by many Americans?