8Aa - Nutrients Flashcards
1
Q
What does diet mean and what does your diet provide?
A
In science the word diet means what you eat. Your diet provides raw materials for your body, which are needed for energy (mrs gren). Food substances that provide raw materials are called nutrients.
2
Q
Why is water so important?
A
Water is very important as it acts as a lubricant, cools you down when you sweat, fills up cells so that they hold their shape and dissolve substances to be carried around the body.
