Nutrients

Dear students,

Have you ever wondered what makes a healthy diet? Why do we need to eat a variety of foods, and what roles do different nutrients play in our bodies? This WebQuest will take you on an exciting journey through the world of nutrition, helping you understand the vital substances that fuel our bodies and keep us healthy.

You will form 6 transnational teams so to make a research regarding the six major nutrient groups:

TEAM 1: Carbohydrates

TEAM 2: Proteins

TEAM 3: Fats

TEAM 4: Vitamins

TEAM 5: Minerals

TEAM 6: Water

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Start by researching the six major nutrient groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Use reputable sources such as nutrition websites, scientific articles, and educational videos to gather information so to make an informative presentation. As soon as you edit your presentation, please post your findings to the following padlet

Some useful resources could be:

https://www.eatright.org/
https://www.myplate.gov/
https://nutritionfacts.org/
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/six-essential-nutrients

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https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nutrients-y1r7da052054sz2s

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You have already investigated the specific roles and benefits of each nutrient group. It could be ideal if we could make some brochures for our campaigns.

In the same teams, making use of Canva, Postermywall or any other WEB2.00 tool, create a brochure that summarizes the functions and health benefits of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Post your designs to the above padlet.

 

Could you identify some common food sources for each nutrient group?

Compile a list of foods rich in each nutrient and categorize them accordingly. You also post this in the above padlet.

OPTIONAL TASK: Use food labels for a better understanding of the nutrient content of different foods.