Application should include

explaining the function of nutrients
creating a balanced diet based on nutritional needs
tracing the digestive process (e.g., breakdown of enzymes, food assimilation, relationship of the endocrine system to enzymes).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

What contextual factors should be considered when evaluating nutrition information?
What factors affect decisions about preparing and serving foods to meet nutritional needs of individuals and families across the life span?
What are the consequences for the well-being of the individual, families, and societies when foods are not prepared and served to meet nutritional needs?
How might a lack of nutrients lead to digestive issues and negative health consequences?

Communication

Leadership

What skills do we need to relay to others to promote the evaluation of nutritional information?
What guidelines promote evaluation of nutritional information?
What actions can we create that meet our goals and standards for evaluating nutritional information?

Management

What resources aid in evaluating nutritional information?
What resources are available that might help us prepare and serve food to meet nutritional needs of individuals and families?
What actions can individuals and society take to evaluate nutrition information to promote optimal wellness?