Describe the mechanism by which the body regulates calcium in the blood and in the bone.

Guide Reading Assignment 7

Book Links is https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/an-introduction-to-nutrition/.

Chapter 9

1. Define Bone Mineral Density and describe why low bone mineral density is a concern.

2. Describe the mechanism by which the body regulates calcium in the blood and in the bone. Make sure you discuss the hormones involved (including vitamin D which is now classified as a hormone and a vitamin).

3. List all the vitamins and minerals needed for healthy bones then give a good dietary source for each of them.

4. What are the risk factors for osteoporosis? Separate them into modifiable and non-modifiable.

5. How does physical activity even in young people help to prevent osteoporosis?

Chapter 10

1. What is the difference between anabolism and catabolism? Give at least 1 example of how each of these are used in our body.

2. Micronutrients do not contain any energy themselves, but they can contribute to making our metabolism run more efficiently as enzymes and co-enzymes. Explain the role of B vitamins in our metabolism and where we find them in our diet.

3. Create a list of the vitamins for energy and blood- give an example food source for each.

Explain which message from the video has left an impression on you?What message has an impacted or has changed your food choices,your view on nutrients,your diet,your eating behavior.

Find a short video – on any nutrition topic of your interest or a topic that you would like to find out more about. The video should be posted on an easily accessible website like YouTube, vimeo or on a web page. The video should be less than 5 minutes long. If it is longer, please provide the content you wish to highlight. For example, you might say watch from 1:10 min to 4:20 minutes, or watch the first 3 minutes of the video. Embed the video into the discussion post if possible, or provide an active (clickable) URL. Make sure your link works.

1.Provide a short summary of the video 1p

2. Critique and analyze the video: Is it a credible information? Is it in alignment with what you learnt in this class? Make specific references to the information from the class lecture. 1p

3.Explain which message from the video has left an impression on you?What message has an impacted or has changed your food choices,your view on nutrients,your diet,your eating behavior, etc.? 1p

4. Watch the posted video from another class mate. Respond to the post by explaining what additional message (don’t repeat the message from your class mate!) has left an impression on you? 1p

Identify the nutritional ramifications of this topic,identify any nutritional concerns,recommendations.

Weight management

1. Identify the nutritional ramifications of this topic, identify any nutritional concerns, recommendations, etc…
2. No more than 4 pages and not fewer than 3-1/2 double-spaced.
3. Be sure to include appropriate information that shows the pros and cons of
your topic.
5. Include appropriate resources besides the textbook.
6. This is college-level work, therefore, a works cited page is required

Examine how people’s nutritional status is impacted in different life stages.Explain the specific physiological changes that have this impact.

NUTR2005 Lifespan Nutrition


The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment

SLO1.Examine how people’s nutritional status is impacted in different life stages.Explain the specific physiological changes that have this impact.

SLO2.Describe the nutritional requirements of people at different life stages and the differences between these requirements.

SLO3.Describe the specific risk factors affecting people at each life stage and the differences between these risk factors.

SLO4.Evaluate the nutritional needs of special populations including Indigenous communities, and people with major non communicable health conditions including: obesity; cancer; diabetes; and cardiovascular disease.

SLO5.Determine suitable dietary intervention strategies for the nutritional management of sports people.

Justify your choice by referring to the evidence.

Explain which message from the video has left an impression on you? What message has an impacted or has changed your food choices,your view on nutrients,your diet,your eating behavior, etc.?

Find a short video – on any nutrition topic of your interest or a topic that you would like to find out more about. The video should be posted on an easily accessible website like youtube, vimeo or on a web page. The video should be less than 5 minutes long. If it is longer, please provide the content you wish to highlight. For example, you might say watch from 1:10 min to 4:20 minutes, or watch the first 3 minutes of the video. Embed the video into the discussion post if possible, or provide an active (clickable) URL. Make sure your link works.

1.Provide a short summary of the video 1p

2. Critique and analyze the video: Is it a credible information? Is it in alingment with what you learnt in this class? Make specific references to the information from the class lecture. 1p

3.Explain which message from the video has left an impression on you? What message has an impacted or has changed your food choices,your view on nutrients,your diet,your eating behavior, etc.? 1p

4. Watch the posted video from another class mate. Respond to the post by explaining what additional message (don’t repeat the measage from your class mate!) has left an impression on you? 1p

What are the differences between a patient with early onset AD and one who gets it later in life.Discuss life style,physical differences,treatment and diagnoses differences.

Gerontology and Nutrition

Research Writing Assignment
Total possible points: 200

Intro: Currently 30-50% of seniors over age 85 have Alzheimer’s disease. The number of new cases will double every 5 years for seniors approaching 65 years of age. (Chapt 12).

Instructions:

In a minimum 9-10 pages (includes cover, abstract and reference page), double spaced document, APA format. This research paper will discuss several aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). You are always welcome to go over 10 pages, (do what you need to do to get the below questions answered THOROUGHLY). Be sure to answer each of the following questions in your paper for full credit. The references at the end of book chapt 12 will help. You can look them up and use them for your answers. Read the original paper for the information. You will not get credit for quoting the book. You can also get statistics from www.alz.org.

1) What are some of the current statistics and future statistics for AD in the US and the world. What will be the costs and who will pay for the costs. The book’s statistics are old, find newer ones.

2) What is the currently known pathophysiology of the disease. What body systems are affected and how are they affected. What does the disease do to the body how does it impact the patient’s life.

3) What are the differences between a patient with early onset AD and one who gets it later in life. Discuss life style,physical differences,treatment and diagnoses differences.

4) How is the disease currently diagnosed and what NEW research is being done to diagnose.

5) What are the current treatments and what NEW research is being done? Discuss some of the medications and their potential side effects.

6) What special nutrition related considerations might there be for an AD patient? Provide a one day diet including breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a snack that would be appropriate for an 80 Y/O AD patient. Make a chart and insert into the body of your paper. Include feeding technique ideas to assist the care-giver.

7) Discuss some prevention theories: exercise, diet, life-style changes.

Appropriate sources for current research on this topic are peer-reviewed research articles (try searching in PubMed via the library – The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is an example of a peer-reviewed journal, or the references in your book at the end of chapter 12, or www.alz.org, or American Medical Association). Cite all your sources in the text paragraphs like this ex: (Robinson, 2014) and you should have TONS of these in your paper, everything in your paper should have a citation. Also put the full reference at the end on the reference page in APA format. If you don’t know already, peer reviewed means that other health professionals have reviewed it and think the document is legit. Non-peer reviewed is someone just writing their opinion in an article or blog and it is just that…their opinion. Do not use opinions unless it is yours. If citing from web pages they must be legit sources. Again, can you go over 10 pages? of course, but make it good. Love the idea that you enjoyed writing this and learned a lot and did not think it was a chore or just counting pages and words. Remember, your grandparents, parents, neighbors, patients, current and future spouses and maybe even yourself might be one afflicted with AD in the future. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Will be looking for the following criteria in your paper.

1. Were all of the questions above answered satisfactorily? (120 points)

2. Were appropriate sources (peer-reviewed articles) utilized for research? (40 points) Minimum of 3 and your book is NOT one of the 3 but looking up the sources in the back of the chapt works. Use the UH library people to help you, that’s their job.

3. Were all sources cited and included in APA formatted bibliography? (20 points) (APA format is on Blackboard if you need to look at it)

4. Entertainment value (was it interesting)? (20 points)

Again, if having problems finding sources, AARP, or AD websites are good starts, look under research or articles tab. And also go to the UH library and search under PUBMED. The librarians can help you

How is the information relayed?Is it informational?promotional? persuasive?unbiased?monetized? dramatic?

Fall 2021 NUTR 313 Written Project Instructions

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain an understanding of how to identify evidence-based information on the Internet.

• Students will be able to identify fallacious health information on the Internet.

• Students will be able to differentiate between reliable and fallacious nutrition information and thus make wiser choices on the content they get and share on the Internet.

In this written project, you will have an opportunity to apply what you have learned about distinguishing between evidence-based and false nutrition information, in a social-media setting. Every day, we encounter social media “influencers” claiming information that may or may not be true. With what you have learned in this course so far, you will identify/red flag a valid/invalid nutrition claim on your favorite online platform.

Follow these simple instructions: 1. Watch the written project lecture video. a. It is key that you watch this video so you can easily distinguish reliable vs. fallacious nutrition information on the Internet. 2. Find a video, social media post, or blog with nutrition claims or nutrition portrayal. a. Ex: A person selling X supplement, has no credentials, is a gym “rat”; A nutrition lecturer giving advice on good sources of Calcium & Vitamin D for strong bones). 3. In a 2-page, reflective journal style paper, include the following information: a. (15pts) Paragraph 1: Describe the media content:

Answer all questions. i. In what platform did you find this content

1. Make sure to share the link or a screenshot of the post in the bottom of your paper as well as on the Written-Project Discussion Board. ii. What is the main point/message being relayed by this post? (e.g., “Keto diet is the best diet”; “Vitamin D and calcium are important for strong bones …’).

How is the information relayed?Is it informational?promotional? persuasive?unbiased?monetized? dramatic?

Who is sharing the information? Does the presenter/blogger/speaker have any credentials?

What makes the content attractive/not attractive in this post?

Share any other important information to describe the content.

Explain the advantages and limitations of consuming legumes as protein sources.Identify the vitamins and minerals found in legumes but not in meat.

M2 protein intake

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Protein Intake Assignment:

Equations to Use for This Assignment (Use your own intake amounts.  Those used here are examples, only.)  Note:  * indicates multiplication

Calories from Protein:

(Grams of Protein) * (4 calories per gram) = Calories from Protein

88 g Protein * 4 calories per gram = 352 calories from Protein

% of Total Calories from Protein:

Calories from Protein/Total Daily Calories = X
(X) * (100) = % of Total Calories from Protein

352 calories from Protein/1845 Total Calories = .190

.190 * 100 = 19.0% of Calories from Protein

Answer the following questions.  Remember to show all your calculations and indicate units after every number.

Based on your three-day average, how many grams of protein do you consume daily?
How many calories does this represent?

What percent of your average calorie intake was contributed by proteins?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends between 10 to 15 percent of our total calories be supplied by protein. How does your protein intake compare with this recommendation?   Explain, using examples, how you currently meet this recommendation or how you could alter your diet to meet this recommendation. What specific foods could you reduce (or increase), and what foods would you use to replace those foods, to bring your total protein intake within the recommended range?
How does your average protein intake compare with the RDA for your age and gender? (The RDA for protein can be found on page A at the end of the text, following the index.)   Discuss the risks associated with overconsumption and underconsumption of protein.

Explain the advantages and limitations of consuming legumes as protein sources.Identify the vitamins and minerals found in legumes but not in meat. What other characteristics do legumes have that meats do not?  Are the major sources of protein in your diet plant based or animal based?  Would plant based proteins have less environmental impact?  Why or why not?

Are high protein/low carbohydrate diets safe?  Why or why not?  What did you decide?  Support your claims/position with scientifically supported research using proper citations.

Considering what you have learned about protein, what is your opinion of protein supplements?

Defend your answer.

As your text points out, there are health benefits to vegetarian diets. However, certain types of vegetarian diets can pose health risks. What are those risks, and how can they be avoided?
What are complementary proteins? Give three examples of how several foods can be combined to yield complementary proteins.