Nutrient Diploma Course Assessment 2025-26 | College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM)

Assessment: Nutrient Fact Sheet

Word Count
2000 words (+/-10%)

Pass Threshold
40%

Weighting
40% of module

Learning Outcomes
3, 5, 6

Instructions

Students will create a technical nutrient fact sheet for ONE of the following nutrients – vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12 C, D, E, calcium, chromium, copper, magnesium, selenium, or zinc. The assignment is written in two parts:

PART A (1000 words)

• Describe the key functions of the nutrient.
• Identify its main dietary sources and any factors that may affect its availability and bioavailability.
• Discuss the different recommended levels in terms of NRVs, RNIs, tolerable upper levels, and toxicity levels.
• Describe and explain signs/symptoms of deficiency, insufficiency, and toxicity, identifying any prevalence data and at-risk groups.
• Describe and explain any interactions with drugs or other nutrients.

PART B (1000 words)

• Discuss THREE key pieces of quality evidence focusing on therapeutic uses of the nutrient (i.e. to support a specific function or condition), critically evaluating the evidence, and reaching an overall conclusion.
• Explain how you might use the nutrient as a nutritional therapist with clients in clinic, including dosages (clinical application).

The factsheet should be appropriately referenced throughout. It should be technical/professional in style as if used as a reference tool for other practitioners and not aimed at clients/consumers. It can contain appropriate, tables, diagrams and charts to illustrate, but not replace, the substance of the text.