Learning+Objectives

When you finish your studies on nutrition you will be able to:
 * Identify the six essential nutrients
 * Describe at least three characteristics of each essential nutrient
 * List three good sources for each of the essential nutrients
 * Identify the six food groups from the food pyramid
 * List three examples from each of the six food groups
 * Design a healthy menu
 * Define the Key Terms

When you finish your studies on nutrition you will have:
 * Successfully played the game "Blast Off" at MyPyramid.gov and shown your teacher your certificate.
 * Recorded and analyzed your diet for three days using MenuPlanner at MyPyramid.gov.
 * Defined and/or edited key terms in the glossary
 * Watched the Briain Pop videos and complete the graphic organizer for each
 * Designed and constructed a community service comic strip, wiki page or podcast on the importance of good nutrition

When you finish your studies on nutrition your "nutrition team" will have:
 * Designed a balanced menu for someone your age for three days that you would want to eat.
 * Designed and constructed a wiki page that your team could present at the "Health Fair".
 * Designed and constructed a community service comic strip, video or podcast on the importance of good nutrition