Our diet is made from seven essential elements. They are Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and Water. Their proportions to one another are what determine whether the diet is healthy or unhealthy. Too much or too little of any of these elements and the body does not function properly. Balance among them is the goal. It increases the chances that bodily systems, from brain to heart to digestion will function more efficiently.
What are some high-protein foods?
Name some foods with a high fat content?
Which foods are packed with carbohydrates?
What food sources give us the most vitamins?
Name five minerals that we need every day:
Where can we get lots of fiber?
What is a good source of water?
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