Nutrition 101 ~You are what you eat~

Nutrition is the science that deals with food and how the body uses it. Food supplies the energy for every action we perform. Food also provides substances that the body needs to build and repair its tissues and to regulate its organs and systems.

In order to complete the Nutrition 101 course you must complete the following tasks:

	Brain Pop: Watch a movie about Nutrition. Then take the Quiz.
	Spelling: Use the Eight Step process to learn to spell these Nutrition related words. Then write a definition for each word. You will be tested on these words at the end of the week.
	Complete the Nutrition Study Guides. Study Guide 1 (Word Download) Study Guide 2 (Word Download) These guides will walk you through the nutrition information on the following pages.
	Diet Log: Use the Daily Eating Log to track your eating habits for the week.
	Fast Food Excel Spreadsheet: Learn how to use the Excel program to explore nutritional values of popular fast food restaurants.
	Super Foods Recipe Booklet: Use these Super Food Sites and Articles to choose and research a "Super Food". Then, follow these Recipe Booklet Guidelines to share your recipe with the rest of the class.

Nutritional Resources:

Nutrient Database

What we eat directly affects our health. A proper diet helps prevent certain illnesses and aids in recovery from others. An improper or inadequate diet increases the risk of various diseases.

Eating a balanced diet is the best way to ensure that the body receives all the food substances it needs.

When you complete the Nutrition 101 course you will have a better understanding of what your body needs to stay healthy and how to get these nutrients from you diet while avoiding harmful substances.