2. Harmful Chemicals Decrease Body Health

3. Concentration The amount of chemical that you take in when you eat/use a product.

4. Cholesterol Found in Saturated Fats Clog your arteries Leading Cause of Death in the US…not Cancer

5. Sodium (SALT) Comes from the Earth (underground) Too much causes hypertension (high blood pressure) High blood pressure often leads to heart disease

6. Preservatives Found in almost ALL packaged foods Makes foods last longer (shelf life) Have been linked to CANCER Many companies are getting rid of them; however, this increases the price

7. Pesticides & Fertilizers Kill Insects Make plants grow BOTH have been linked to Cancer Wash all fruits/veg before eating Even better-Eat ORGANIC (no chemicals are used!)

9. Nutrients Nutrients provide raw materials and energy for body processes, digestion, breathing, moving and etc. There are 6 nutrients in that your body needs. Carbohydrates Lipids(fats) Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water

10. Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are sugars Examples: Candy Sugar Complex carbohydrates are starches. Some examples of Complex Carbs are: Fruits Vegetables Beans

11. Lipids (Fats) Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Examples: Crisco, butter Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. Examples: Olive oil, cooking oils

12. Proteins Needed for bone growth Found in meats, dairy and beans Made of Amino Acids

13. Vitamins Helps with chemical reactions Examples: B 12 C D

14. water Most essential nutrient Water breaks down nutrients

15. Energy The body’s first choice of Energy is Carbs; however lipids(fats) have more energy but it is harder for the body to break it down.