This lesson is for high school students and can be used as part of a unit about nutrition. It will help students understand the critical role that certain nutrients play in human health. Students will work in groups to analyze sample diets, each of which has too much or not enough of a particular nutrient. Additionally, students will analyze the prevalence of specific nutrition-related behaviors among youth in the United States. They will summarize their research and present their findings to

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... e class through a skit. Learning Outcomes • Students will be able to identify foods that provide specific nutrients. • Students will be able to explain the function of vitamin A, iron, calcium, and folic acid, as well as their associated health benefits. • Students will be able to explain the importance of proper caloric intake of the appropriate nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins). • Students will be able to identify national and state-specific trends in adolescent nutrition.