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We can gather proteins from animals and plant sources. Anim…

We can gather proteins from animals and plant sources. Animal protein provides complete proteins, with all 20 amino acids. e.g. meats, seafood, dairy, eggs Most plant protein sources provide incomplete proteins, lacking some of the 20 amino acids. e.g. grains, seeds, nuts, mushrooms. Plant protein sources are still healthier protein sources than animal protein sources as most of them they lack of saturated and trans fats, and other bioaccumulated unhealthy substances. 

I could apply what I learned in my nutrition class to choose…

I could apply what I learned in my nutrition class to choose my foods wisely. Eating healthy can be fun, delicious, and very simple! Let’s have FUN eating GOOD > we just have to: Choose ALL the CORRECT / TRUE answers to eat and stay healthy. HINT > There are 3 correct answers.

When you have eaten a meal, a greater proportion of your blo…

When you have eaten a meal, a greater proportion of your blood goes to your digestive system, compared as when you are at rest between meals or exercising, where a greater proportion of your blood is in other organ systems like e.g. the muscular system. That is why it is not a good practice to do exercise or go swimming with a full stomach!

The digestive system is the organ system that is primarily r…

The digestive system is the organ system that is primarily responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body. The endocrine system also plays a key role in the digestion of foods, as well as the circulatory system plays a role in the absorption and distribution of nutrients.