Write a 750-1,000 word essay explaining the nutrients needed to maintain proper health. Based on what you have learned in this course, your text, and additional sources:

1. Explain the importance of the macronutrients necessary to maintain proper health.  Include the healthy food sources of each describing the reasoning for your choices.  
2. Explain the importance of select vitamins necessary to maintain proper health. Include the preferred food sources.
3. Explain the importance of select minerals necessary to maintain proper health. Include the preferred food sources.

A minimum of two scholarly references, properly cited, including your text must be used. 

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

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