30.2 Food and Nutrition – We learned the definition and importance of a balanced diet. Then we learned the sources of minerals and their function in our bodies. We read several food labels to determine serving size and nutrition information.
Assignment: List seven types of information you can learn about a food from its food label. List reasons why the government should and should not play a role in solving America’s obesity problem.
30.3 The Digestive System – We learned about the organs of the digestive system and their functions. We learned the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion. We discovered that digestion is primarily a chemical process and the gastric secretions consist mostly of hydrochloric acid.
Assignment: Work on Packet A Lesson 30.3.