Explain the basics of nutrition.

Explanation should include

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines
• macronutrients and micronutrients (e.g., protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral)
• product labeling
• diet (the food one eats) vs. diet (the process of maintaining a healthy weight)
• weight management
• hydration.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do the different components of My Plate relate to diet?
• What are the caloric values of protein, carbohydrate, and fat?
• How do nutrients affect diet? What percentage of the diet should be made up of each nutrient? How may this vary based on activity level?
• What are typical weight management goals? How can they be achieved?
• What roles do specialized diets play in weight management? What are the pros and cons of fad diets?