Definition should include

listing the vitamins and minerals and the eight groups of phytochemicals present in food
describing the role of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in the diet
explaining the impact of food-preparation, food-processing, and food-preservation methods on vitamin and mineral value in food
explaining the impact that food-preparation, food-processing, and food-preservation methods have on phytochemicals.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

What are the functions and sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals?
What are the differences between fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins?
What are the implications for improper levels of fat- and water-soluble vitamins in the diet?
What are the functions and sources of minerals?
What are the differences in the chemical compositions of vitamins and minerals?
What diseases are related to deficiencies in fat- and water-soluble diets?
What are the best food sources for fat- and water-soluble vitamins?
What are the differences between micro and macro minerals?
What are the dangers of adding vitamin, mineral, or phytochemical supplements to one’s diet?

Communication

How does the intake of tea, wine, and cocoa relate to the reduction of diseases?
How would you respond to someone who believes additives are harmful and should not be allowed in foods?
How does one determine the need to add vitamin, mineral, or phytochemical supplements to one’s diet?

Leadership

What role do the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics play in educating the public about vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals?
What is the impact of increased sodium intake in the diet?
What actions should we take to reduce sodium intake?

Management

What actions can individuals take to reduce vitamin and mineral losses during food storage and preparation?
What factors can affect vitamin and mineral content in processed foods?
What substance interferes with iron absorption? How does this occur?
What substance increases iron absorption? How does this occur?