Nutrition Part 1
- Due Oct 31, 2024 by 11:59pm
- Points 10
- Submitting a text entry box
Nutrition Part 1
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help you to list the 6 nutrients, describe the caloric value of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats and name some examples of each, understand the difference between complete and incomplete proteins and name some examples of each, understand the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates and name some examples of each, describe the needs (% of total calories) of active individuals, describe the food pyramid, the five major food groups contained within, and the number of recommended servings in each food group, develop the skills needed to effectively read food labels, and perform and evaluate a personal nutrition analysis.
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Demonstrate Understanding
Review the Nutrition presentation and answer the following questions in the textbox:
1. What are the 6 nutrients in food?
2. Which of those 6 provide you with the energy you need?
3. How are those energy-providing nutrients different from each other? Are there advantages or disadvantages to each nutrient?
4. What are some concerns with soda and diet soda?
5. Pick one of your favorite foods and list the nutritional values for carbohydrates, proteins, and fat, along with the total calories for that food.
6. What change could you make to your diet to improve your overall health?
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