Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient   Lab Overview   Scenario/Summary   The Week 5 Lab is a fun opportunity for you to evaluate the benefits of sports drinks versus water.   Deliverables   The title of your presentation is “Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient.” A law firm has requested that you introduce yourself, explain why […]

Dietary Reference Intakes   Lab Overview   Scenario/Summary   This week we will focus on the Dietary Reference Intakes and introduce you to the food groups, portions, and what you ideally should be aiming for a healthy diet.   Deliverables   Create your own MyPlate Plan using the ChooseMyPlate.gov (Links to an external site.) website. […]

Introduction to Lipids and Protein   Lab Overview   Scenario/Summary   Welcome to Lab 3.   The goal of this assignment is to examine food available at fast-food establishments and examine dietary practices of the everyday consumer while reviewing key nutritional components.   Fast Food Menu Creation Overview   For this assignment, you have been […]

Introduction to Carbohydrates and Physical Activity   Lab Overview   Scenario/Summary   Welcome to Lab 2.   The Week 2 Lab will challenge you, as it has to do with sweeteners and obesity. Current research has shown that there may be a relationship between the consumption of sweeteners and the rise in obesity, so this […]

Question 1 (TCO 3) The smallest and most unique unit of matter is a(n):    molecule.     atom.   free radical.   element.   Question 2 (TCO 3) Where does our body obtain the majority of its antioxidants?     Via sunlight   From the by-products of healthy metabolism     From the diet   Gastrointestinal microflora […]

Question 1 (TCO 3) Which of the following is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?   Corn oil   Coconut oil   Beef fat   Butter   Question 2 (TCO 3) The process of adding hydrogen to an unsaturated fatty acid and creating a more solid fat is called:   emulsification.   pressurization.     […]

Question 1 (TCO 1) The simplest units of carbohydrates are called:   fatty acids.   amino acids.     monosaccharides.   calories.   Question 2 (TCO 1) A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of:     two monosaccharides.   two polysaccharides.   one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide.   two oligosaccharides.   Question 3 (TCO 1) […]

Question 1 (TCO 1) The two overarching goals of ________ are to increase quality and years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities.   Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)   the USDA     Healthy People 2010     the American Dietetic Association (ADA)   Question 2 (TCO 1) Aim for fitness, build a healthy base, and […]

feature story (each student must write one): 400-500 words with research, quotes and photos editorial (each student must write one): 200-300 words with photos poster or announcement (each student must create one working with google photo to create a graphic) athlete or coach spotlight: 200-300 words with photo (one total for each person-either coach or […]

  Here is some additional guidance for completing the M7A1 assignment. In this assignment, you will finally submit your completed white paper.  Hooray!!! So the assignment you submit will consist of: M3A1 M5A1 And the Conclusions and Implications section you will write for the M7A1 assignment. For M7A1, this additional content will consist of two […]