Nutrition 07

TESC

This is both an oral and written assignment. Each person will research a food, of your choice with instructor approval. It must be a whole food like a fruit, veggie or grain.

Written Reports should include the following:

· name of food- any ‘nicknames’ & scientific/botanical names

· family of food - ie: peas are in the legume family

· serving size

· significant nutrients contained in a serving - ie protein, fat, fiber, vitamins.....

· cost per serving of organic and non-organic offerings ( go to a few grocery stores, coop &/or farmers market and find price range )

· tips on selective storage & preparation. recipes

· where is it grown? when is it grown?

· special properties? - any medicinal properties? current research indicating it as a nutriceutical?

Written reports must be typed in an 11 or 12 font, and are due at the time of your Oral Presentation. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Just a few of the websites that might be helpful: www.aboutproduce.com, www.nal.usda.gov/fnic, www.eatright.org

Oral reports will be a short 3 – 5 min. infomercial Try to sell us your food - tell us all the great things about it in a light hearted - creative way.

Presented to the class on assigned date. Dates of Oral Presentation to be determined by Instructor and assigned Tuesday April 17^th. Similar foods will be presented during the same class session.