Page 36 - Miracles in Our Bodies

W e obtain the en-
W
ergy needed for bodily

functions from various

foods and drinks. However,

every food that we eat, for example pasta, the meat or the

banana, needs to be digested first in order to be ready to be

used in the body. These foods are used by body cells after they

are digested. The sugar contained in a banana or in an apple

provides fuel for your cells and increases your energy; the pro-
teins contained in meat are essential for the growth of your

cells, and thus of your body. Try to get back to your infancy

now.

You were approximately 2-3 kilograms (4,5-6,5

pounds) when you were born. Your weight

will increase to 30-35 (65-75) when

you are 10, to 40-50

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