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2. B.O.P (Please answer on the top of next page in your Interactive Notebook) Why is food essential to your survival? Provides nutrients- the raw materials your body needs to grow and repair Provides energy

3. Essential Nutrients (Please start your notes on the right page) Carbohydrates Molecules of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen Simple carbs = sugars Complex carbs = chain of sugar molecules that need to be broken down Fiber = complex carb that your body cannot break down

4. Fats Molecules of C, H & O Dense energy > twice carb energy Part of cell membrane Saturated Fats = solid at room temp. Unsaturated Fats = liquid at room temp. Trans Fats = vegetable oil with hydrogen added Cholesterol = found in fats, made by your liver

5. Proteins Made of long chains of amino acids Needed to build tissue (growth and repair) Complete Protein = from animals Incomplete Protein = from plants, missing essential amino acid(s)

6. Vitamins, Minerals, Water: all needed for chemical reactions Vitamins Need only small amounts Fat-Soluble = dissolves in fat Water-Soluble = dissolves in water Minerals Not made by living things Water Also helps transport substances, regulate temperature and remove wastes

7. Exit Questions (Please answer on the BOTTOM of the LEFT page in your Interactive Notebook, below the B.O.P.) 1. What have you eaten lately that helped supply the essential nutrients your body needs? (Be specific about what nutrients those food items provided) 2. What have you eaten lately that was less healthy? (Explain why you would categorize it as unhealthy.)