Ever wondered why we cannot just eat cookies all day, every day? This lesson explores the nutrients we source from different foods to fulfill the various needs of the human body.

Students will gain an understanding of how carbohydrates and other sugars affect their energy levels, investigate the particular use their bodies have for protein and other nutrients, and plan a well-rounded lunch box which caters to their body’s nutrient needs.

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