Nutrition Basics and Meal Preparation (NUT101)
Units
In this unit we begin our discussion on meal preparation by identifying nutrient rich foods and their values, learning to read labels on food packaging and understanding the importance of hydration. Additionally, we take a look on different ways to balance macronutrients and micronutrients in our daily diet.
Need to study - Food store labels | ||
| How to understand and use the nutrition facts label | ||
Check in your kitchen or access the link and take a closer look at the contents of the products you consume daily | ||
| Sklavenitis online store | ||
Need to study - Macronutrients and micronutrients | ||
| Macronutrient balance and micronutrient amounts through growth and development | ||
| Macro and micro Calculator | ||
Complete the assignment on meal planning | ||
| One day meal plan
You may provide justification for the choices you made. You may also use either word or excel. |
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