Category: nutrition

Nutrition and metabolism.

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In this module we discuss nutrition and metabolism. Interestingly, our gut bacteria (and, hence, gut health) may not only be influenced from birth, but the mechanism by which we are born. Please review this recent article (Links to an external site.) and develop a Critical Thinking post on the benefits of this strategy. Do you think that this evidence (along with other cites (Links to an external site.) you may come across) supports the need for on-going probiotic therapy in our diets as adults. Another angle could be: can we change our gut bacteria and, ultimately, our overall health (this 10-minute talk (Links to an external site.) is interesting and should help build your thoughts)?

 

 

Dietary risk factor

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Identify one dietary risk factor for which the association with cancer is unclear. What are some potential explanations for this lack of consistency in the data? With that in mind, what recommendation would you give to a friend who asks you whether or not they should eat that food?

 

McDonald’s Corporation

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McDonald’s Corporation is the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain. Using the Internet, evaluate the quality of the corporation in terms of management, the board of directors, and shareholder activism. Are the issues you list favorable or unfavorable for sound corporate governance?

Understanding raptor diet

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“Following raptors from Nepal to Nebraska: My journey in understanding raptor diet, migration and conservation around the globe”
Paper should include but not limited too:
(i) A synopsis of the project, which should include a brief, one- or two-sentence description of the project and the system being studied. If appropriate, this may be an elaboration of the title of the seminar.
(ii) Explanation of the goal of the study—what is the speaker trying to find out or accomplish?
(iii) The rationale behind the study—why is it important?
(iv) An outline of the methods used—how was the work performed?
(v) Description of the results. This should be the most important part of the report. The quality and accuracy of this description is a measure of how well you understand the seminar.
(vi) A discussion of the significance of the results, which should include some conclusions. (vii) It would be useful if you could also provide a few comments on what you think should be
the next steps in the study.
(viii) Include references if you utilize published information.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ievyegyutsoqdfa/QCBio%20Colloquium%20-%20Anisha%20Pokharel%2009-23-20.mp4?dl=0

 

 

High Risk Nutritional Practice

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Examine the high-risk nutritional behaviors associated with different cultures. Identify the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other factors associated with these high-risk nutritional behaviors for each culture. Write a 1,500-3,000-word paper on your findings in which you accomplish the following:

Summarize the high risk-nutritional behaviors practiced among two or three different cultures.
Discuss the historical perspectives and belief systems of these cultures that influence the high-risk nutritional behaviors.
Discuss the role of the health care provider in caring for individuals with high-risk behaviors for each culture. These may include, but are not limited to (a) education, (b) family roles, (c) spiritual beliefs, (d) health care practices, and (e) drug and alcohol use.

 

Carbs, culture and diabetes

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Hannah is a 12-year-old who has had Type I diabetes for a few years. Her mother, Rose, is a strict vegetarian and believes this is also the best diet plan for her daughter. Hannah says, “I just want to eat like all my friends do!” As a result, she often cheats, and lately, there has been a steady increase in Hannah’s blood sugar.

5. What are the first steps you would take, as Hannah’s nurse, to assess her eating habits and understanding of diabetes mellitus?

6. From the scenario, what did Hannah and Rose tell you (subjective) and what did you see (objective)?

 

Energy drink assignment

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Read the document
Hint: The main aim is evaluating metabolic energy sources present in the energy drinks.

Of all the components that you have researched, evaluate which component contributes most to calories?
Using the inference skill, explain how caffeine provides the perception of increased energy after consumption.
Write an overall summary of the case (one or two paragraphs) and, explain the physiological role of each of the molecules in your table.
Using Inductive skills, comment whether the ingredients in these drinks are helpful to someone expending a lot of energy, e.g., a runner and how some of the components in an energy drink can affect your sleep/wake cycle.