Launch Point

This week’s subject: Nutrition

How do we know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Why is it important to get vitamin E in our diets? What are recommended daily allowances and why do they matter? Proper nutrition and food intake are essential to keeping our bodies on the go. The proper balance of fruits, vegetables, breads, meat and dairy products is of vital importance for healthy teeth, blood vessels and muscles. Students and others an learn more about nutrition by using the links on The Times Launch Point Web site. Go to: https://www.latimes.com/launch/