Discussion Papers will give students in this course and opportunity to demonstrate their ability to consume, critically think about, and synthesize nutrition information, within the context of existing research, recommendations, and practice.

Discussion Papers will give students in this course and opportunity to demonstrate their ability to consume, critically think about, and synthesize nutrition information, within the context of existing research, recommendations, and practice. Please read the FAQs(attached) before beginning this assignment.

Even after you leave this course you are going to encounter nutrition information and will have to use the skills gained in this course to compare it to research, recommendations and practice, and to decide what you think about based on your own health and nutrition values. The final assessment in this course gives you the opportunity to do a deeper dive into a nutrition topic of your choice, and to present your findings and summary in writing.

For Discussion Paper Four, you can research any topic related to nutrition that you’d like, but please consider:

That there is enough research on the topic

That you can frame the topic within the suggested outline of the assignment

That you did not cover the topic in-depth in another Discussion Paper

Here are some ideas of papers from past classes, and example papers will be posted.

Added sugars: Do we really have the research to document their impact on chronic diseases

Probiotics: what does the research say vs. current trends

Sin Taxes: How taxes on what we eat, and drink is affecting consumption

Genetically Modified Foods: Pros and Cons

Sustainable Nutrition: The impact of our diet on our carbon footprint and the environment

Coffee: Is it good or bad for our health?

Or come up with your own topic! Please contact the instructor if you have questions about your proposed topic sooner, rather than later.

Conduct a brief literature review of peer-reviewed journal articles, relevant news articles, and other professional and credible statements on the topic.

Your research brief should include background on the issue, pros vs. cons, and a summary of your findings.

Deliverables

Write a two-page minimum, five-page maximum double-spaced discussion summary of the material.

Your summary should include a well-thought-out narrative that displays your ability to critically think about the topic you chose to research.

The paper should include an equal discussion of at least two sides of the nutrition topic you chose.

The paper should include a conclusion that highlights which side you think has the most evidence (without using first-person).

Cite any articles or sources that you decide you want to add to your discussion paper.

Each discussion paper must include a minimum of 3 citations from peer-reviewed sources, in addition to the sources for the material viewed/read for the assignment or any other references (websites, news articles, etc.).

Reference the Discussion Paper FAQ for any additional questions.

Requirements: In instructions

Discussion Paper FAQ What is the goal of these discussion papers? The goal of these discussion papers is to demonstrate your ability to consume, critically think about, and synthesize nutrition information, within the context of existing research and recommendations. Individuals are exposed to numerous nutrition messages in various forms, and it’s our aim, that by the end of this class you have the ability to critique those messages in regards to the credibility of who is delivering them, the method by which they are delivered, and their validity based on existing information. It’s also important to consider that the information you are viewing/researching in this class is mostly likely going to be accessed by individuals with higher levels of resources (income, education, etc.). With that in mind as you write your papers, think about this information would be received or implemented by individuals or communities that have less or restricted access to these health promoting resources. Who is the intended audience of these papers? Professional writing has many different types of audiences (other than your professor!). For these Discussion Papers think of your audience as members of the general public who would be making decisions about their own diets or making decisions about programs and policies to impact other people’s diets. Do I need to ask the questions provided in the assignment verbatim? Do I need to cover all of them? No! These are provided to you as a guide so that you can take notes and to assist you in thinking critically about what you are watching. We want your paper to include a brief (no more than 2-3 sentence description of the film, but the majority of your paper should be you critiquing the delivery and validity of the information. It should be substantiated by outside sources, i.e. peer reviewed journals or other professional publications that either support or counter the information presented in the film. How many citations do I need? As stated in the syllabus: It is expected that each discussion summary includes at least 3 citations from peer-reviewed sources, in addition to the sources for the material viewed/read for the assignment. Can I use first person? No, in general it is best to avoid the use of first and third person in professional writing. This does not mean you can’t describe how this film impacts you individually, just word it differently! Instead of “This doesn’t apply to me because of XXX” Use something like this “These recommendations made in the film may not be applicable to all individuals, especially young, college students with limited accessibility to fresh foods.”

Discussion Paper FAQ Do I need a cover page? Yes, please following formatting recommendations for whichever citation methodology you use MLA or APA How do I cite the film? This resource is great for In-Text and Works Cited for APA, it also has links for MLA https://penandthepad.com/cite-documentary-apa-1887.html How often do I cite a reference if I use it multiple times? General rule is that you cite it when you first use it, then at the end of a paragraph if you reference it multiple times.

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