Introduction
6 Nutrients. What are they?
Task
Read articles, look at pictures and watch videos to learn about the 6 nutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Use notebook paper or a Google Doc.
Process
CARBS
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/carbohydrates
1) What percent of calories should come from Carbs if you are an adult?
2) Where do you find "good" carbs?
FATS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gqo3Y6WFYA
1) What are 3 examples of good fats?
2) What are the 2 types of fat?
3) Which fats are good? Which are bad?
PROTEIN
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/howgeneswork/protein
1) What is a protein?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMwGuKpDFUg
1) What does it mean if foods are complete protein foods?
2) Name 4 foods that are complete protein foods?
VITAMINS
1) What are vitamins? (Google it)
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/drmao/6-essential-vitamins-eat-everyday
2) What vitamins should you eat every day?
3) What foods have omega 3 in them?
4) What does vitamin E protect you from?
MINERALS
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html
1) What do minerals do for your body?
2) What foods are high in iron?
3) What foods are rich in calcuim?
4) What does zinc do for you?
WATER
1) How much of an adult's body is made of water?
2)What are 3 things water does for your body?
3) How do you get dehydrated?
4) What are 3 symptoms of dehydration?