Students will learn about the six essential nutrients in the body and their purposes. They will analyze the effects of surpluses and deficiencies in the body of various nutrients.
High School students will learn more about carbohydrates in the body and why they are essential. They will also analyze the effects of surpluses and deficiencies in the body of carbohydrates and identify foods that carbohydrates can be found in.
High School students will learn more about fats in the body and why they are essential. They will also analyze the effects of different types of fats and making healthy fat choices.
High School students will learn more about protein in the body and why it is essential. They will also analyze complete vs. incomplete proteins and making healthy protein choices.
High School students will learn more about vitamins & minerals in the body and why they are essential. They will also analyze the effects of the different types of vitamins & minerals and the purpose of varying types.