Title: Identify nutrients, their functions, and food sources.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-12) > Section: Understanding Nutrition and Wellness

Identification should include

- the six essential nutrients
- the functions of nutrients
- food sources (e.g., a whole food vs. a processed food and the nutrients derived from each)
- reference to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Teacher Resource:

Essential Nutrients, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is nutrient density?
- What are the primary functions of each nutrient?
- What are some examples of food sources for each of the six nutrients?

Communication

- How can your health suffer from inadequate nutrition?
- How can you determine whether sources are providing reputable nutritional information?

Leadership

- How can you encourage your family to purchase and prepare nutrient-dense meals?
- How can you influence your peers to eat nutrient-dense foods?

Management

- How can you maintain a properly balanced diet?
- How does planning meals help ensure adequate nutrient intake?