1. What is nutrition? Why is nutrition essential to our daily lives?
2. What is the connection between nutrition and health?
3. What is the relationship between poor nutrition and disease?
4. What does it mean to eat a balanced diet? Why is food choice important for good nutrition?
5. Why is physical activity important to a person's health? What changes, if any, should you make to ensure you get enough physical activity?
6. What influences your food choices? Why?
7. What is the difference between digesting protein and carbohydrates? Which would make you feel fuller longer? Why?
8. How does today's society affect our nutritional habits?
9. How are nutrients used to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
10. Consider your personal dietary habits. What are some modifications you might make to promote good health?