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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Food and Nutrients

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses classes of nutrients and their functions in the human body.
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Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Us Dept. Of Agriculture (Usda): Nutrient Data Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides this excellent reference for discovering nutrients in specific foods. Enter up to five keywords, i.e. pretzels, soft, unsalted, and the nutrient data library will present the product's nutritional information.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Types of Nutrients

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids contain energy. When your body digests food, it breaks down the molecules of these nutrients. This releases the energy so your...