Explain why taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement is no substitution for eating a wide variety of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Explain why current regulations governing the sale of dietary supplements in this country make their use a bit risky.
Explain why a food’s mineral content is not necessarily a good indication of its ability to effectively meet our needs for that mineral. Explain why individuals who are iron deficient are easily exhausted.
Imagine that you are preparing to give a 30-minute speech at a local high school. For this assignment, you will create an outline for your speech. 1. The topic for your speech at the local high school is the dangers associated with heat-related illness. Specifically, your audience includes football, soccer, and cross-country teams (it …
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Resources for people who have limited access to affordable, accessible, acceptable food and/or food services (e.g., people who live in a food desert). Using the case study presented, you will develop a meal plan that is appropriate for the identified medical condition and considers the culture of the individual, family, or group. In Part 2, …
Explore your community’s resources for people who have limited access to affordable, accessible, acceptable food and/or food services (e.g., people who live in a food desert). Using the case study presented, you will develop a meal plan that is appropriate for the identified medical condition and considers the culture of the individual, family, or group. …
Evaluate the feasibility of your meal planning by returning to the individual or family at the end of Week 4. Contact the individual/family in person or by phone. Inquire as to how the meal plan worked. Was it useful? Were they able to stay within budget and find all the items they were looking for? …
Review Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the course text, Nutrition for Life.Think about the foods you eat and the different organic compounds from this week’s resources that may be present in those foods. Many people look at the label for information, but what about food without a nutrition label? Do you always know what …
Review Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the course text, Nutrition for Life.Think about the foods you eat and the different organic compounds from this week’s resources that may be present in those foods. Many people look at the label for information, but what about food without a nutrition label? Do you always know what …
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What is the difference between a Saturated fat and an Unsaturated Fat? Provide an example of each. How do Saturated fats impact your heart health?
