Health & Wellness Grade 8

Chapter 4: Nutrition

Chapter Summary

Lesson 1
You need six kinds of nutrients to maintain optimal health—proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals.

Lesson 2
Getting the correct number of servings from each food group in the Food Guide Pyramid helps you maintain optimal health.

Lesson 3
Following the diet and lifestyle recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines will help you reduce the risk of developing certain diseases.

Lesson 4
An understanding of the information on food labels, combined with general knowledge of nutrition, will enable you to make healthful food choices when shopping and eating out.

Lesson 5
Healthful eating habits and regular exercise will help you maintain a healthful weight.

Lesson 6
Having a positive body image can help you avoid eating disorders. Being obese increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers as well as disorders of the liver and pancreas.