Project Assignment:
The Signature Assignment for NUT200 is a two (2) page APA-style research paper that demonstrates the
application of the knowledge gained throughout the course. Please make sure to include both a Title
Page and Reference Page with your two-page essay.
Your paper will discuss each of the below points. You may answer the questions from either a human’s
or an animal’s perspective.
Due Dates:
Week 1: Topic
Week 3: Rough Draft
Week 6: Final Draft
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.
1. What are the four (4) components of a healthy diet? Be sure to explain each of the four
components.
2. Name one (1) function of each of the following macronutrients: Fats, Protein, and Carbohydrates.
3. Discuss how a long-term deficiency and/or excess in each of the above-mentioned
macronutrients affects overall health
4. There are many micronutrients involved in fluid balance (electrolytes) and protection from
oxidation (antioxidants). Name three (3) micronutrients and discuss what each of them does in
terms of overall health.
5. Describe how a long-term imbalance of micronutrients could affect one’s health. What happens if
there is a deficiency? What happens if there is an excess?
6. Discuss the importance of physical activity in terms of energy intake. How can your subject
balance their physical activity with their energy intake? How much physical activity does your
subject need each day to maintain a healthy body weight? What are some ways that your subject
can stay active?
7. Name one precaution your subject has taken in the past week in terms of food safety.
8. Name one common nutritional issue associated with each of the following groups of people:
Pregnant Women, Children or Adolescents, and the Elderly
9. Name two (2) reputable sources of nutritional information besides your teacher and your textbook
(These can be from online sources, nutrition-based organizations, or registered medical
professionals)