Nutrition Inquiry Challenge

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Date:

Nutrition research and healthy foods illustration

🔍 Part 1: Nutrition Knowledge Check

1. Which group provides the body's main source of energy?

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

2. Which nutrients are considered micronutrients? (Select all that apply)

Vitamins

Minerals

Fats

Proteins

3. Poor nutrition can affect mental health by impacting:

Mood and concentration only

Energy levels only

Mood, concentration, and energy levels

None of the above

4. Traditional Māori foods that are nutritionally valuable include:

Kūmara (sweet potato)

Kina (sea urchin)

Watercress (watakirihi)

All of the above

💭 Part 2: Critical Thinking Questions

5. Why is it important to check the credibility of nutrition information you find online?

6. How could cultural values affect nutrition choices in New Zealand? Give one example.

7. Complete this sentence: When reading food labels, I should look for _________________ to make healthier choices.

8. Explain one way that food marketing might influence young people's nutrition choices:

📝 Part 3: Research Summary & Extension

9. Write three key takeaways from your nutrition research today:

Key Takeaway 1:

Key Takeaway 2:

Key Takeaway 3:

10. Extension Challenge: Design a simple infographic about your nutrition topic. In the space below, sketch your design and list the key messages you would include. Consider cultural and ethical factors relevant to New Zealand.

Key messages for my infographic:

Success Criteria: I can identify key nutrition concepts, evaluate nutrition information critically, explain cultural influences on food choices, and summarise my research findings clearly. For extension work, I can create visual representations of nutrition information that consider New Zealand's diverse cultural context.

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: You may discuss your answers with a partner or teacher instead of writing them. Audio recordings of questions are available if needed.