Human Nutrition and Diet
Students explore the components of a balanced diet and how nutritional needs vary across different life stages. They investigate the impact of diet and lifestyle choices on overall human health.
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Students explore the components of a balanced diet and how nutritional needs vary across different life stages. They investigate the impact of diet and lifestyle choices on overall human health.
Key Questions
- What makes a diet balanced?
- How do our nutritional needs change over time?
- What are the long-term consequences of poor nutrition?
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