Eating and The Digestive System

Eating and The Digestive System — page 1
Eat to Live Animals and people need to eat to fuel their bodies Healthy food helps bodies grow repair themselves and do the work of living Eating passes energy along from the food item to the eater A Healthy Plate Meat eggs and fish contain protein needed for building muscle Dairy foods like milk yogurt and cheese help keep our bones and teeth strong A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables helps people stay healthy What about dessert Eat sweets only occasionally and in small amounts A growing body needs healthy food 4 Whole grains like oats wheat and brown rice supply long-lasting energy