UNIT 8. OUR HEALTH (3º E.P.)

UNIT 8 – OUR HEALTH

WHY DO WE NEED TO EAT AND DRINK?

We need to eat and drink because…

1. We need nutrients to grow. Proteins give us nutrients (meat, fish, milk and pulse vegetables)
2. We need energy to live and carry out vital functions. Carbohydrates give us energy. Flour, cereals, potatoes contain carbohydrates and Oil and butter contain fats.
3. We need vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Vegetables and fruit contain minerals and a lot of water.
4. We need to replace the water we lose.

HEALTHY EATING

Our diet

Our diet is the combination of the different foods and drinks we consume every day.

A healthy diet is a diet that contains the right amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

We follow a healthy diet by eating a bit, but not too much, of everything. We must also drink a lot of water.

HEALTHY LIVING

Looking after ourselves

There are other important things that help us to stay healthy:

♦ Physical exercice.

♦ Personal relationships

♦ Rest and sleep (8-9 hours)

 ♦ Free time and games