Unit 9 -- Nutrition, Metabolism, and Medicine

In the unit on digestion we studied the process of ingesting, digesting, and absorbing the nutrients required by our bodies to build tissues and perform bodily functions. In this unit we will take a closer look at the body's nutrient requirements and how metabolic processes needed to maintain a healthy body utilize these nutrients. We will also examine how medicines alter our metabolism both for our benefit and in the form of side effects to our detriment.

Instruction will be a set of power point lessons accompanied by a worksheet. In addition, you will complete two projects, one dealing to nutrition, and one dealing with a medicine.

Specific instruction:

Assignment 1: View the following Google Slide lesson on "Nutrition, Metabolism, and Medicine" Take notes and complete appropriate sections of the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Medicine worksheet as you go. Be prepared to discuss what you learn with your instructor. (Click here to view the lesson) (Click here to view worksheet)

Assignment 2:  Take a look at this video describing Saturated vs Unsaturated fats.  One of them is a healthier alternative than the other.  Which one?

Assignment 3: Nutrition Project: The object of this exercise is to collect a food label from a "healthy food" item and a label form a "junk food" (solid foods, not liquids) and then compare their ingredients and nutritional value. (Click here to see project directions and worksheet) Turn in your completed project for grading.

Assignment 4: Medicine Project: Follow the written instructions and prepare a short Google Slide presentation on a medicine of your choice from the list on the instruction sheet. (Click here to see instructions and a partial list of medications) Share your completed presentation with your instructor.

Congratulations! You are finished with this unit.