OverviewIn this assignment, you will explore how essential nutrients are identified and their role in maintaining health. You’ll design balanced menus using MyPlate, considering factors that contribute to a healthy diet. The assignment also covers the human digestive system and its role in nutrient absorption, the digestion of carbohydrates, the classification and function of lipids, and the importance of proteins. Lastly, you’ll examine the functions and deficiency symptoms of vitamins, providing a holistic view of how nutrients support well-being. Learning Outcomes
- Describe the characteristics of essential nutrients and explain the process of scientific research in determining nutrient needs.
- Explain the various factors that make a healthy diet and design menus using MyPlate.
- List the major parts of the human digestive system and summarize the relationship between nutrition and the functions of each part of the digestive system.
- Explain the functions of carbohydrates in nutrition along with their digestion and absorption.
- Classify lipids in different groups and explain their nutritional role in the human body.
- Outline the functions of proteins and discuss the effects of deficiency and excess intake.
- Summarize the nutritional role and deficiency symptoms for each vitamin.
Task
- Each question should be answered with a clear, well-developed response of approximately 150-200 words. However, some questions may require more detail depending on the complexity of the topic, and responses can range between 100-250 words per question. The overall length for any answer should not exceed 250 words.
- In addition to including answers that showcase your knowledge of course materials and content, you will also be responsible for overall clarity and grammar, as indicated in the assignment rubric.