Food and Your Health
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Objective
I can explain how different foods affect my body and health.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:53Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
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Most of the weight of your dehydrated brain would come from fats, also known as lipids.
- 2
Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids that must come from our diets and have been linked to preventing degenerative brain conditions.
- 3
Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables strengthen the brain to fight off free radicals that destroy brain cells, enabling your brain to work well for a longer period of time.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
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According to the video, what type of nutrient makes up the majority of the brain's weight when dehydrated?
Explain how omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids contribute to brain health, and why are they considered 'essential'?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Explain how eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in saturated fats can affect your brain health differently.”
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