Last task for 8 C

Presentation of a poster.

Each group is going to be assigned one food that is good for the brain

1.    Name of the food and picture

2.     Nutrients in the food

3.    Benefits for the brain

4.    A recipe that includes this food.

After watching this video and reading its script, answer these questions:

1.    What are the nutritional components of the brain?

2.    What is the effect on the brain associated with proteins and amino acids?

3.    What food does precursors to neurotransmitters contain?

4.    What are the chemical messengers that carry signals between neurons, affecting things like mood, sleep, attentiveness, and weight?

5.    Which hormones alter your mood?

6.    Where do you find antioxidants?

7.    What are the functions of the micronutrients B6, B12, and folic acid?

8.    What is the fuel for the brain?

9.    Which food has slower glucose release?

10. What are the forms of the carbs?