Title: Identify nutrients, their functions, and food sources.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-9) > Section: Understanding Nutrition and Wellness

Identification should include

- the six essential nutrients
- the functions of nutrients
- food sources of nutrients
- referring to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can knowledge of the six nutrients improve an individual’s health and wellness?
- 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 be affected by not getting adequate nutrition?
- How can you determine whether sources are providing reputable nutritional information?
- Where can you obtain reliable nutritional information online?

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 prepare a properly balanced diet?
- How does planning meals in advance help ensure meeting adequate nutrient intake?