Post Bio150 full course (alll discussions+ projects+ midterm +final+ quizzes)

26 Jun Post Bio150 full course (alll discussions+ projects+ midterm +final+ quizzes)

Question
Complete the Unit 1 Project as described below, and submit as a EXCEL document to the above link.

In order to better see the application of the course material to your own nutrition choices, for the Unit 1 Project, you will need to keep a detailed 3-day Dietary Journal using the template provided. It is imperative that you put time and effort into properly documenting the food and beverages you consume, as the nutritional aspects of your Dietary Journal will be evaluated in future Unit Projects.

It is not as simple as you might think to maintain a Dietary Journal that will allow for effective nutrition evaluation. The requirement for the Dietary Journal are outlined in the instructions link below, which you should review before getting started.

· For specific instructions and a Sample Dietary Journal, download the Unit 1 Project Instructionsand the Portion Visualspdf reference.

· After reviewing instructions, record your diet for three days using the Dietary Journal Template, you will submit this Excel file along with your project.

· To maximize your grade, please take your time and carefully complete all columns for each of your three days.

· Please keep in mind that you will NOT be graded (or judged in any way) on your diet. Only your instructor will see your Dietary Journal. Your grade on the Unit1 Project will be based solely on how well you recorded your diet over the three-day period using detail and measurements.

· Unit 1.1 DB: Society about Nutrition
Many people who have unhealthy eating habits are unable and possibly unwilling to change their eating style. Many of these individuals say they do not have the money or the time to eat healthy. How can educators provide information to those that do not have access to nutritional information? How can we, as a society, do better about making nutritionally good meals available to everyone? Be thinking about the menus offered by fast food chains and the caloric counts of these dishes, and how best to ‘educate’ our population. Provide resources.

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Unit 1.2 DB: Dietary Supplements
Before you begin your work for this DB, read the posts of your classmates and aim to avoid supplements already discussed. This will enhance the learning for all. Next, go to:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dietarysupplements.html. Click on the drugs and supplements tab. Pick an alphabetical letter, and then click on a supplement (not drug) of your choice. Once you have done so, discuss what the pros and cons are for taking this supplement. Include the common name for the supplement, and your opinion on the use of this supplement.

· Unit 2.1 DB: Nutrition, Religion, and Culture
Many religions and cultures have food restrictions based upon belief systems (see Table 3.10 in your text). After Reading Chapter 3, you now have a very strong awareness of what foods must be consumed to provide a nutritious diet and fuel our bodies. What are the pros and cons to religious beliefs or cultural beliefs and food restrictions? Please provide examples of your own religion or ethnic culture, or one you have interest in. For example, jewish people eat only kosher foods, and dairy/meat cannot be on the same plate. How might this affect their diet?

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Unit 2.2 DB: Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery (bariatric surgery) is an elective procedure that involves stapling or banding the stomach, thereby creating a small pouch, and connecting that pouch to a shortened section of small intestine. This creates a smaller upper stomach, thus limiting intake to fewer calories at one time. This surgery is becoming more and more popular, even among those individuals not classified as obese. What consequences does gastric bypass surgery have on digestion, and therefore nutrient absorption? Do you think Americans should use gastric bypass surgery as a means for dieting? If not, where do we draw the line?

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Unit 2 Project
Complete the Unit 2 Project as described below, and submit as a WORD document to the above link.

In the Unit 1 Project, you recorded and submitted a detailed 3-day Dietary Journal. The weekly projects will entail evaluating the food choices you made. Each project will review your intake from a different nutritional standpoint as related to the unit material. For the Unit 2 Project, you will use the My Plate SuperTracker website. You will input your food choices and print out calculated nutrient intakes from the food you ate (as documented in your Dietary Journal). This data will be used to analyze your diet in future Unit Projects.

Follow the link to download the project instructions. Input your Dietary Journal contents into the SuperTracker website. Create the necessary reports. Complete the questions.

· Read and carefully follow theUnit 2 Project Instructions

· Go toChooseMyPlate.gov. If possible, open up another browser to access this site, rather than viewing it within Blackboard. Some students have had difficulty logging in within Blackboard.

· Please keep in mind that you will NOT be graded (or judged in any way) on your diet. Your grade on the Unit2 Project will be based on creating correct and complete reports and answering the questions thoroughly.

· Unit 3.1 DB:High Fructose Corn Syrup
After learning about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the assigned chapter, read and discuss the following article: Annie Hauser. (March 20, 2012). Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Really Worse Than Sugar?. In EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved Aug 7, 2012, fromhttp://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/is-high-fructose-corn-syrup-really-worse-than-sugar.aspx
(Note article is provided by a HON certified website)

Your initial reply post should address all of the following: 1) How does this information compare with what you have ‘heard’ about HFCS? 2) What are your thoughts on the HFCS research findings in the article? 3) Do you agree with the FDA decision to deny the request from the Corn Refiners association to rebrand HFCS as “corn sugar?” Explain why or why not. 4) Should consumers be concerned about consuming HFCS? Explain why or why not.

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Unit 3.2 DB: Fiber
Fiber has many health benefits, and yet Americans, on average, don’t consume the recommended daily allowance. What are some of the health benefits of fiber? Why do you think Americans don’t consume enough fiber? What strategies can we employ to increase fiber consumption?

Unit 3 Weekly Project
Complete the Unit 3 Project and submit as a WORD document to the above link. In the last Unit Project, you input your 3-day Dietary Journal data into SuperTracker on the ChooseMyPlate website and did a brief assessment of your food group averages. In the Unit Projects to come, you will be evaluating the food choices you made during those three days from a different nutritional standpoint, as related to the unit material. For the Unit 3 Project, you will use your SuperTracker data to evaluate aspects of your carbohydrate consumption. Follow the Unit 3 Project Instructions and answer the questions.

Log ontowww.choosemyplate.govIf possible, open up another browser to access this site, rather than viewing it within Blackboard. Some students have had difficulty logging in within Blackboard.

For the Unit 3 Project, submit two documents. One document which includes your three Food Detail Reports, and one document with completed answers the questions found in the instructions.

· Unit 4.1 DB: Cholesterol

Cholesterol in excess in the bloodstream can be harmful, but it is actually a vital nutrient for the body.Not only do we consume cholesterol in the foods we eat, but we make cholesterol in our body.List two functions of cholesterol in the body.Explain two ways in which we can reduce our blood cholesterol without using prescription medication.Do you feel that the average American would benefit from knowing this information? Why or why not.

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.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_61004_1&content_id=_2541986_1&mode=view”>Unit 4.2 DB: Binge Drinking

Forty-two percent of college students report that they binge drink while on campus. Binge drinking peaks between the ages of 18 and 22 years, and begins as early as 13 years of age. What are the dangers of binge drinking and alcohol poisoning? What type of interventions do you believe are necessary and will work on college campuses? Research and share an intervention that is being done at a college/university/military. Please briefly describe as well as provide a reference.

· Unit 5.1 DB: Young Athletes
Young athletes not only have to support their physical performance, but also their growing bodies. List some of their additional nutritional requirements and some health detriments should they fail to get adequate nutrition. Do young athletes need a protein supplement? Should we let adolescents compete on a professional level, or against adults, say in the Olympics, where there are tremendous requirements for performance? Why or why not?

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Unit 5.2 DB: Vegeterian
Vegetarians rely heavily on plant foods and may or may not include some animal foods in their diet. What are the pros and cons of being a vegetarian? Discuss any concerns for poor nutrient intake? Can a vegetarian diet be considered a weight loss diet? Do you know anyone who is a vegetarian?

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Unit 5 Weekly Project
For the Unit 5 project, you will again access your 3-day Dietary Journal data using SuperTracker on the ChooseMyPlate website. This time you will evaluate aspects of yourproteinconsumption.

Log ontohttp://www.choosemyplate.gov/If possible, open up another browser to access this site, rather than viewing it within Blackboard. Some students have had difficulty logging in within Blackboard. Follow the Unit 5 Project Instructions.

For the Unit 5 Project, submit (1)one documentwhich includes yourthreeFood Detail Reports, (1) document with your Food Groups and Calories Report and (1) document with completed answers to the questions found in the instructions document.

· .blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_61004_1&content_id=_2542011_1&mode=view”>Unit 6.1 DB: Nutrition for Children

Children tend to be “picky eaters”, which may influence their intake of vitamins and minerals. How can you get a toddler, child, ‘tween’ or teen to eat a well balanced diet to avoid potential deficiencies? Begin by selecting one of the age categories above. First provide some of your own ideas. Next, do some internet research on the subject and provide a few ideas that you found from your research. Be sure to include the web link as your reference. (Responses that are copied and pasted from the internet will not receive any credit.)

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.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/launchLink.jsp?course_id=_61004_1&content_id=_2542012_1&mode=view”>Unit 6.2 DB: Sports Drinks

Many athletes drink Gatorade when working out and exercising. Take a look at the nutritional value of Gatorade (or any sports drink). Many of these drinks have a very high content of sugar, and no vitamin or mineral content aside from electrolyte minerals. What are the pros and cons of drinking a sports drink? When are they really necessary? What are your thoughts on the benefit of drinking sports drink over water, if any?

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Unit 6 Project

For the Unit 6 project, you will again access your 3-day Dietary Journal data using SuperTracker on the ChooseMyPlate website. This time you will evaluate aspects of your vitamin, mineral and water consumption.

Log onto http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ If possible, open up another browser to access this site, rather than viewing it within Blackboard. Some students have had difficulty logging in within Blackboard. Follow the Unit 6 Project Instructions

For the Unit 6 Project, submit three documents. (1) one which includes your 3 day average Nutrients Report, (1) one with your threeFood Detail Reports, and (1) with completed answers to the questions found in the instructions document.

· Unit 7.1 DB: Weight

The term ‘DIET’ technically means the foods and beverages you consume. Therefore, we all have a diet, which is long-term. However, DIET is more commonly thought of as some sort of eating plan designed for weight loss – hence the phrase “I am ON a diet” implying that at some point I will be OFF that diet. This mindset does not support long term weight maintenance very well. (1) Read about the National Weight Control Registry on page 381 of your text book. Choose 1-2 of the bullet points and discuss/ elaborate on how you feel this behavior helps with weight loss or weight management. (2) Genetics and environment can also play a role in someone’s weight which may lead to obesity or being underweight. Discuss one example of each factor (one genetic and one environmental) and how it can affect the weight of an individual. If you wish, you may use factors which affect your own weight. Note you may wish to consider environmental factors which influence the behavior(s) you discussed in (1.)

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Unit 7.2 DB: Exercise

Before preparing your post, please review current posts and try to choose an exercise benefit that has not yet been covered. Please title your post with the name of the benefit. There are numerous benefits of regular exercise are noted in Figure 11.2 on page 403. Review this figure and select one benefit to research. After researching, state the benefit you selected and describe HOW exercise provides the benefit. In other words, what happens in the body to produce the benefit? Identify and discuss a specific type of exercise which yields this benefit more than another type of exercise. Provide your reference.

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Unit 7 Project

For the Unit 7 project, you will assess your calorie needs, body weight, health risks and physical activity.

Follow the detailed Unit 7 project instructions

Please submit a word documentvia the Unit 7 project link. Include your detailed calculations and answers to questions as outlined in the instructions document. Check your work.

· Unit 8.1 DB: Nutrition for Adolescents
Adolescence is the stage in life when a child matures physically into an adult. Media and magazines depict what ‘beautiful people’ are to look like. Why do these sources cause concern for our young adults, and their eating habits?

Our society struggles with obesity to anorexia in our young adult and teenage populations. What emotional and psychological factors influence these poor eating styles?

How can we help our maturing children avoid these pitfalls?

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Unit 8.2 DB: Breast Milk
Discuss the similarities and differences between formula and breast milk. How do you feel about women who breast feed in public? Do you believe a mother should have the opportunity to breast feed while at her place of employment (on break periods)?