Nutrition Webquest Worksheet
Nutrients
List 15 essential nutrients and the Recommended Dietary Allowance for your
gender and age.
List the 3 macronutrients and give an example of a GOOD source of each.
What are the two types of micronutrients?
Looking above at the examples of micronutrients, what food group(s) do you
think would be the best source of micronutrients?
Which provide the energy that your body uses, macronutrients or
micronutrients?
Heather Magiera
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Food Guide Pyramid
Sketch below the pyramid, including the number of servings recommended
from each.
Now take the “Quiz” and keep track of your answers below (don’t worry, this
isn’t for a grade).
Wrong answers
Right answers
Final score ___________
Water is one of the most important elements in a healthy diet. How much
water should you drink each day?
List 3 reasons your body needs water.
Heather Magiera
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Give examples of food that are also good sources of water.
Dietary Guidelines
What are the 7 Dietary Guidelines for All Americans?
What are 6 health problems that have been contributed to a poor diet?
Use the space below to plan your menu:
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Snacks
Heather Magiera
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