Six Essential Nutrient Presentations

SIX ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT PRESENTATIONS

The assignment is to inform everyone in class about all 6 of the essential nutrients by creating an attractive and informative Keynote presentation and then presenting it. The presentation must include the following for each nutrient: Protein, Fat & Carbohydrates - Name of the essential nutrient - Job(s)/responsibility of the nutrient within the body - Is it a macronutrient or micronutrient? - About how much of our diet should come from each macronutrient (percentage) - At least 2 examples of foods that are a good source of the nutrient - Protein: List four consequences of not getting enough protein. List one consequence of getting too much. - Fats: List three types of fatty acids. Which ones are the healthiest? Which ones are the least healthy? - Carbs: What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

Vitamins, Minerals & Water - Name of the essential nutrient (vitamin, mineral, water) - Two specific examples of vitamins/minerals - Jobs/responsibilities of each example (and water) (This is not in your handout, check the blue book pg. 194 or use the internet) - 2 examples of foods that are a good source of each nutrient