Food

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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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/food

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 are the three main types of food that give us energy?Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the three main types of food that give us energy and help build our bodies.
2. Why do we need vitamins and minerals from food?Vitamins help our body do many jobs, like making hormones and keeping nerves working. Minerals help build strong bones and keep our body fluids balanced.

Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats needed in large amounts for energy and body structure.
Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals required in smaller quantities but essential for bodily functions.
Food Security: The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Neolithic Revolution: The period of human history marked by the development of agriculture and settled communities.