Description
Discussion 3: Children and Diets
Introduction
As we have seen this week, children require a balanced diet in order to promote healthy growth. But what happens if the parent goes on a ‘diet’? Will this create an imbalance for their growing child?
Your Tasks
TASK 1- RESEARCH
Research the effects that diets can have on children. You can focus on a specific diet (vegan, keto, etc.) or you can focus on dieting in a broad sense.
TASK 2- DISCUSS
In this discussion post are you going to focus on a particular diet or dieting in general? (1 point)
Are there benefits to children following a diet? Why or why not? (5 points)
What are problems with having children follow a diet? Think along the lines of physical, mental, and/or social ramifications. (5 points)
What should a parent do and/or consider if they personally are wanting to go on a diet, but still have to cook for their children? Should their children be involved or not? (4 points)
The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points)
ASSIGNMENT 3:NUTRITION AND ADVISE
Introduction
In this assignment we will begin to apply what we have learned about healthy diets and macronutrients.
Your Tasks
TASK 1- BRAINSTORM
Imagine that you have a friend or family member that is looking to change some of their nutritional practices (this can either be an actual person in your life or it can be fictitious). What advice would you give them? Make sure to consider the principles of adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety.
TASK 2- WRITE-UP
Write a 200+ word response describing the advice that you would give to a family member/friend who is looking to change their nutritional habits. Make sure to address all 5 principles mentioned in Task 1.
