Biology teacher

🌱 Nutrition and Food  1️⃣ What is Food? 👉 Definition: Food is an organic substance that gives us energy + building materials for our body. Simplest form: Glucose (a simple sugar) → like instant fuel for your body. Complex form: Starch (made of many glucose units) → stored energy. 🔎 Examples: Glucose → found in fruits, honey, energy drinks. Starch → wheat, rice, potatoes, bread. 📖 Story Trick: Imagine glucose is like cash 💵 (ready to use immediately), while starch is like money in the bank 🏦 (stored, needs to be broken down before use). 🧠 Mnemonic: “Glucose = Go now, Starch = Save for later.” 2️⃣ What are Carbohydrates? 👉 Definition: Carbohydrates are energy foods (main fuel for daily activities). Glucose + Starch belong to carbohydrates. They are the most common source of energy . 🔎 Examples: rice, bread, potatoes, cereals. 🧠 Mnemonic: C in Carbohydrate = C in Calories → "Carbs give calories." 📖 Story: Think of your body...