LESSON 1 – ASSIGNMENT

1. Define the following nutritional terms in 1-2 sentences each:

• food
• nutrition
• diet.

  2. List a source for each of 5 different minerals considered essential to human health. 3. List 5 foods that are a common source of fats.
  4. List 5 foods that are common sources of carbohydrate.
  5. List 5 foods in your diet that are poor sources of carbohydrate.

  6. List 3 animal and 3 plant foods that are a good source of protein.

  7. Write one paragraph explaining your opinion on the importance of nutrition in the food and beverage industry