Title: Identify the roles of the six basic nutrients.
Course: Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Medical Sciences (14199) > Section: Understanding the Role of Nutrition

Identification should include the following:

- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in crop production? How does it affect diet?
- What percentage of your diet should come from fats? Carbohydrates? Proteins?
- Which nutrients are used for energy?
- Which nutrient is used for tissue building?
- What are the two classes of vitamins?
- What are the differences between visible and invisible fats?
- What nutrients are necessary for proper growth and development and to regulate body processes?
- What are the benefits of drinking water?
- What are the types of carbohydrates? Fats? Proteins? What are some food sources for each?
- Why is calcium important for bone growth?
- What is the role of vitamin D?