Diet (nutrition)

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/diet-nutrition

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dietary evolution?Human diets have transformed significantly over millennia, influencing physiological and cognitive development
2. What are the main types of food that give us energy?Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the main foods that give us energy. Carbohydrates become glucose to fuel our cells. Proteins build muscles and other body parts, and fats store extra energy and help our cells stay healthy.
3. Why did early humans start eating more meat and fat?When early humans learned to use tools and fire, they could hunt and scavenge. Eating more meat and fat gave them extra protein and energy that helped their brains grow bigger.

Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, often linked to lifestyle factors.
Food Security: The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.