Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. list the elements that make up proteins.

2. explain how the elements that make up proteins are obtained from the environment.

3. list at least five functions of proteins in the bodies of plants and animals.

4. list some of the general functions of vitamins.

5. analyze a daily diet and determine its fat, protein and carbohydrate content.

6. analyze a diet from another country and compare it to yours for energy efficiency.

7. explain what it means to eat lower on the food chain and the implications for efficient energy use.

Assignment:
Keep track of your diet for 24 hours (Use this worksheet and bring to class). Analyze your diet using the U of I's Nutrition Analysis Tool, 2.0. (Bring analysis to class for 5 pts.) For helpful vegetarian/vegan information, visit the Vegetarian Resource Group.

Diet Analysis Information - download onto your computer for diet information.