CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Food Energy and You 4 CHAPTER TWO Nutrients That Give Energy 10 CHAPTER THREE Nutrients with Special Jobs 18 CHAPTER FOUR Food to Eat Every Day 24 CHAPTER FIVE Food to Eat Sometimes 30 CHAPTER SIX Healthy Choices Matter 36 Just the Facts 42 In the Kitchen 43 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48
CHAPTER ONE FOOD ENERGY AND YOU W hen your stomach rumbles after soccer practice you need a snack You used a great deal of energy to run and kick the ball Now your body feels worn out and hungry It is time to refuel so you can do homework and play Which snack will you choose A banana or a brownie Chips or a cheese stick To make smart food choices you need to know how to identify healthy food E a t i n g t h e r i g h t f o o d g i v e s y o u e n e r g y t h r o u g h o u t t h e d a y 5
