n r a O e K Pla p e r CO P Tasty Drinks and Snacks
A l l about Sna c k s a n d Drinks Snacks and drinks are a useful way of boosting your energy between meals But eating too many snacks can keep you from being hungry and eating properly at meal times lots of different foods and drinks to choose from Try not to eat chips and processed snacks every day There are lots of healthy snacks that are equally delicious The Human Machine The human body is like a machine that needs energy to work Energy is released from the food you eat and used up by your body Energy is measured in joules or calories A Healthy Balance To be healthy you must eat enough food to produce the energy needed by your body But if you eat more food than your body actually requires it is turned into fat Processed Foods Supermarkets and other stores sell a wide range of foods made in handy sizes to eat as snacks Many of these processed foods are high in sugar and fat Some also have artificial colorings and flavorings to make them look and taste more attractive It’s best to eat them only occasionally Your Diet What you eat and drink is called your diet There are 4
If you do this all the time you keep getting fatter When you exercise you use up energy Playing a sport walking riding your bike or dancing are all good ways to burn off energy and have fun at the same time Milk Cheese and Yogurt These foods contain protein They are convenient foods to eat or drink as a snack Look at the labels on yogurts and choose the ones that are lowest in sugar and fat Choose low-fat cheese Nuts and Beans These foods contain protein Nuts are a good snack but they are high in fat so try not to eat too many Nuts without salt are better for you than salted nuts Walking to school instead of taking the bus is a good way to get some daily exercise It gives you more time to chat with your friends too 5
