Vitamin+Webquest

**Introduction ** This unit explores vitamins and minerals as nutrients; how different career sectors used them and foods and recipes containing them.
 * Vitamin Webquest ﻿ **

**The Quest ** Your task is to analyze vitamins and minerals as nutrients, and apply that knowledge to recipe selection and preparation to meet nutritional needs.

**The Process and Resources ** -In this WebQuest you will be researching how different experts use nutrient knowledge by exploring Webpages which will help you answer questions and gather information on vitamins and minerals: from A to Zinc.

Fill in your worksheet answers with information shared by the experts in your group.Use the Internet information linked below if you want to further explore a topic. Then show your group's creativity by making a poster, and, by preparing a recipe.  ·  [|Dietary guidelines] - Dietary guideline information  ·  [|Dietary guidelines] - Dietary guideline information <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Dietary Guidelines] - Dietary guideline information <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|nutrient analysis] - A listing of several sites for nutrient analysis <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Cyberdiet nutrient analysis] - Nutrient analysis <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Healthy eating lifestyle] - Site that can answer all questions about adopting a healthy eating lifestyle <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|U. of Minnesota nutritionist’s tool box] - Several sites for general nutrition information. It is labeled the nutritionist's toolbox. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Food Dictionaries] - Several food dictionaries are listed for use from this one site. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Food Pyramid] - Food Pyramid; excellent information here. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Vit & min info] - Information specific for vitamins and minerals found here <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Nutrient analysis] - provides information on food sources and their nutritional values <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Fruits nd Vegetables] - Includes foods and thier nutritional value, plus '5 a Day' information <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Foods, Recipes, Nutrition] - Questions and information can be asked/searched for in this site <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;">**<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt;">Phase 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives **
 * <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt;">Phase 1 - Important Links **
 * Note: these links may also be used when answering questions for your specific role, but, will not be listed under that role and its questions.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">INSTRUCTIONS:

Using the world wide web as a research guide you will find the answers to the followiong career questions/ <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Mining Engineer:
 * <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Mining Engineer **

1.Minerals (do/do not) give you energy, and thus have calories.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2.What do minerals assist in?V

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3.List 6 minerals important for good health.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4.How many mg of calcium are needed daily by persons aged 19 - 50 years old?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5.Which ingredient found in coffee and cola products decreases calcium absorption?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6.Define fortified, then define enriched. Be able to explain the difference between the two, and give an example of each.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">7.Define HEME and NON-HEME iron, and give food examples of each.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">8.Which vitamin increases iron absorption?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">9.Cooking in what type of pot or skillet also increases iron absorption?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">10.Define what it means to be anemic. If you are anemic, is it OK to drink tea with your meal? Why/why not?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">11.How many mg of iron are needed daily by most women? <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Calcium info] - Specific information for calcium found here <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Iron info] - Specific information for iron found here <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;">**<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Physician **

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Physician:

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.What is a megadose?

<span style="color: #000066; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2.Can you overdose on vitamins or minerals? If so, name some.

<span style="color: #000066; display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3.What is toxicity?

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4.Define deficiency disease. If time, search the web for pictures of persons with a disease. Create and save a bookmark file of any found so you may show them to the class. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Health Issues] - Discusses heath issues related to produce <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Food Safety] - A government site on food safety <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 4;">**<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Chef ** <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Chef:

1.List Number of servings needed per day for fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2.Be able to briefly explain '5 a Day.'

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3.List examples of serving sizes for each in question #1.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4.Name some practices for safe food handling, including cleanliness and proper storage.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5.List some of the MOST nutritious foods for each: fruits; vegetables; meats; dairy.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6.Find and save at least 10 nutritious recipes using the best fruits and vegetables.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">7.Find and save at least 5 recipes which have any combinations of the best fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Food safety] - A government site on food safety <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Cyber diet recipes/analyses] - Includes recipes and nutrient analysis from Cyberdiet <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Recipes for vit, min, & fiber] - Some recipes for vit, min, & fiber can be found here. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.5in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> [|Fight Bac] - Gives information on cleanliness, and food safety

<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;">**<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt;">Phase 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus ** <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">You have all learned about a different part of A to Zinc. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Next, after learning about nutrients in different perspectives answer the following questions:  <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1.)'What are vitamins and minerals?; name some; list some food sources for them.' ( at least 10)  <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2.)'Why are they crucial to body functions: what do they do for our bodies, and, how can megadoses harm our bodies?' <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3.)'How can they be prepared and incorporated into our daily diets?: condider the food pyramid and 5 a Day.'

**<span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">Conclusion ** <span style="color: #000066; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Congratulations on your successful completion of the task. Remember that it's one thing to explore and learn about nutrition, but, it's more important to practice what you've learned by developing a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating!!!