Nutrition Research & Analysis
An Internet Hotlist on Nutrition Information & Analysis
Created by Nancy Wilmot, Bellingham High School
Introduction | Nutrition Research Sites | Nutrition Analysis Sites | Extra Credit: Partner Assignment Option | Extra Credit: Individual Assignment Options
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Introduction
Choose the site that matches the assignment that you are completing. Nutrition Research or Nutrition Analysis.
If you finish early, choose an Extra Credit Assignment!
The Internet Resources
Nutrition Research Sites
Nutrition Notes: Food and Nutrition Information Center - Information available on carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, water and fat.
Vitamins and Minerals - USDA Web Site - Information on specific vitamins and minerals and their role in nutrition. Information given in an 'Ask the Nutirtionist' format.
Nutrition Navigator - This site is a rating guide to nutrition web sites. You can search by topic and see a list of web sites that will provide information on the selected topic.
Nutrition Analysis Sites
- Nutrition Analysis Tool 2.0 - Complete analysis of your daily food intake in the areas of calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Shows nutrients you are deficient in and makes suggestions.
- Candy Time - Nutrition analysis of various types of candy. Myths and facts concerning chocolate and sugar are explained.
Extra Credit: Partner Assignment Option
- Personal Trainer - EXTRA CREDIT WITH A PARTNER: Develop a menu and exercise program for a selected person to improve their overall health.
Extra Credit: Individual Assignment Options
- Fat Screener - EXTRA CREDIT - INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Gives you a series of questions to answer. You submit the questionnaire you find out the % of fat in your diet.
- Fitness Quiz - EXTRA CREDIT - INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 'Fuel for Fitness' Calculate your daily calorie needs. Calculate your target fat intake.