Assignment task: Nutritional Content of Foods.
The brief for the first assignment will focus on the nutritional content of foods.
You are required to carry out an investigation of foods using appropriate research methods, analyze the results and present conclusions and recommendations.
You should submit a report using the following headings.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Outline the functions of food-Discuss the different classes of nutrients and their main functions. -Distinguish between macronutrients and micronutrients and their roles in the diet
2. Explain your understanding of Basal Metabolic Rate(BMR)and Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) and the factors that can alter BMR.
3. Discuss the relationship between Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) and Kilojoules?
4. Examine the energy values of the different food types and the factors that affect the energy requirement of an individual?
5. Explain with examples, the recommended daily allowance of food constituents?
6. Explain using examples the effects of nutrient deficiencies and excess?
7. Describe a healthy and balanced diet with reference to a model such as the food pyramid?
8. Marks will be allocated for the following: -Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, additional research and correct referencing?