Research paper:
Assign each student or pair of students a nutrient. Students should complete a one page research paper on their nutrient.
List of nutrients for research: (Teachers may refer to the Nutrition and Aging Unit, Pre-Activity 1A Fad Diets and Activity 1A Dietary Allowances for more information on the nutrients).
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Calcium
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Potassium
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Iron
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Sodium
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Zinc
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Folic acid
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B 1 (thiamine)
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Vitamin B 2 (riboflavin)
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Vitamin B 6 (pyridoxine)
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Vitamin B 12 (cobalamine)
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin K
In the paper, students should provide answers to the following questions:
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How does your body use this nutrient?
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In what foods is this nutrient found?
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What happens if your body does not have enough (deficiency) or has too much (excess) of this nutrient?
Keywords:
Nutrient, deficiency, excess, ascorbic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine, nutrition, riboflavin, cobalamine, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin, potassium, sodium, folic acid