Nutrition

Healthcare professionals would be thrilled if individuals made decisions about what to eat based on a solid knowledge of what constitutes a “healthy diet.” Unfortunately, that is not typically the case. Many people do not know what constitutes a healthy diet. There are also those who do know but make less healthy choices for several reasons. The food choices that people make are influenced by a variety of factors. Factor-categories include, but are not limited to, environmental cues, socioeconomic realities, cultural/religious beliefs, and the availability of foods in the community. In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following: Explain what nutrition is and why it is important. Describe the characteristics of a healthy diet and provide supporting examples. Identify at least two (2) factors (other than culture) that can impact a person’s food choices and provide a specific example for each. Research a culture (e.g., ethnic, religious, dietary) where specific food restrictions are dictated and address the following: Describe the restrictions. Explain how the restrictions could make it difficult for an individual to achieve a healthy diet. What dietary alternatives could be incorporated to overcome the dietary restrictions? Cite at least 3 credible references and present the resources in APA format on the References page

Supplementation is not always necessary for a person to receive the adequate amount of vitamins and minerals. AS Instructions: Using approximately 400-500 words, examine a day of your food, drink, and supplement intake. According to the National Institute of Health Dietary Reference Intake, are you consuming the recommended amount of vitamins and nutrients? Is there a chance of any deficiency or toxicity? What are the dangers if any that you are over-consuming or under-consuming? Include at least two scholarly references (using APA formatting and style) to guide your answers.

Annie is an 50-year-old widow who lives alone. She has a long history of hypertension and diabetes and suffers from the complications of CHD and neuropathy. She has diabetic retinopathy, which has left her legally blind. She has never been compliant with a diabetic diet but takes insulin as directed. She is 5 ft 5 in tall and weighs 170 pounds, down from her usual weight of 184 pounds 5 months ago. Annie reluctantly agreed to receive Meals on Wheels so she does not have to prepare lunch and dinner except on weekends. Her daughter buys groceries for Annie every week, and her grocery list generally consists of milk, oatmeal, two cans of soup, two bananas, a bag of chocolate candy, a layer cake, two doughnuts, and mixed nuts. Her weekend meals consist of whatever she has available to eat.Yesterday, she ate the following:Breakfast: Two egg and bacon sandwiches on an English muffin, large coffee with cream and sugar.Morning Snack: One cheese Danish. Lunch: Two cheeseburgers with ketchup, large French fries, soft drink, and cookies.Afternoon snack: One cup whole milk and an appleDinner: A foot-long-submarine with cold cuts, cheese, mayonnaise lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles; bag of potato chip; soft drinkEvening snack: One cup whole milk & four graham crackers.Please answer each of the following questions in at least 3-5 complete sentences, to receive full credit.1.  Visit MyPlate (www.myplate.gov) and create a meal plan for Annie.2.  How does her intake compare to the MyPlate meal?3.  What is Annie’s BMI?4.  How would you assess her weight status?5.  Is her recent weight loss significant?6.  What food groups is she undereating? Overeating?7.  What are the potential nutritional consequences of her current diet?8.  What would you recommend Annie eat for breakfast? For snacks? For weekend meals? Would you discourage her from eating sweets?9.  What other information would be helpful for you to know in dealing with Annie?

1.What are your thoughts on farm subsidies and how do they impact the food supply?2.What are your thoughts on the Healthy, Hungry Free Kids Act after watching this movie?3. Identify food deserts in Los Angeles and share what you found with the group.What are your thoughts after reading the article? Are there programs on our campus to help battle food insecurity?4. Have your thoughts changed regarding personal choice and obesity?5. Any other thoughts on the film or article?Movie link: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1AQ4y1Z7zVarticle link: https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0420p32.shtml

Why diversity, inclusivity and social justice play a role in one’s fitness and nutrition plan in our rapid changing world.Whether you are working on your fitness or developing a strong balanced nutrition plan it is essential that you understand how social identity, context and inequality affect human development.  You need to type a two paged, double spaced paper on why diversity, inclusivity and social justice play a role in one’s fitness and nutrition plan in our rapid changing world. You need to have at least three different sources listed on the work cited page.  You also need to give at least two different reasons. 

Identify an issue related to NYC food policy, using a very specific and local lens. Currently NYC is divided into 59 communities, each containing its own distinct anddiverse food related issues. SeeFoodscapes and the Neighborhood Food ResourceGuides: https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/nyc-foodscapes-community/https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/coronavirus-nyc-food-reports/- pick one of these communities that is considered underserved and/or marginalized. Next, you will pick a specific food-related problem and/or policy concernand/or innovation related to food insecurity, hunger, food justice, and/or diet-related disease. These are just some of the many possible topics, but certainly not a complete list: restaurant warning labels, funding for community gardens,SNAP for online purchases, free school meals for all students, urban farming at NYCHA, calorie menu labeling, healthier food in hospitals, etc.-Background: Set the scene of the problem you will be addressing. Introduce thesetting and community affected.? Answer the initial questions: who, what, where, how, why? What is the cause of the problem? Where is the origin of the problem?Do the research: the causes to the problem are not alwaysfood-related. The causes can be financial, educational, political,etc.-Local Concerns and Impact: You will be discussing how this concern impactsNew York City and the specific community affected.? What do residents think of the problem/topic?? What do residents want policymakers to do to address this problem?? How many residents are affected by this problem, and to what extent?? Citing statistics as well as anecdotal evidence (experiences told by NewYorkers themselves) gives the audience a sense of how severe the issueis.-Policies and Efforts in Place: Explore the work that has already been done toaddress the problem, and give credit to the groups/people who did this work.? This includes both legislative policies that are in place in NYC, as well ascommunity service based efforts.? How successful have these efforts been? Do residents appreciate theseefforts?- References: You should cite (AMA style citation) at least 10 academic sources(Google Scholar, Hunter’s Database, and PubMed) and 4 secondarysources (New York Times, NPR, any .gov websites, if you’re unsure let usknow).?For ALL ACADEMIC SOURCES, you must download and find theFULL study — you cannot use only the abstract.? Citations should be in APA Style.

You are required to write a 2500-word essay critically reviewing the literature on one of the topics below (choose from two topics):1) Critically discuss the efficacy, mechanisms of action and nutritional implications of plant-based diets for the prevention and management of metabolic disorders. (efficacy – means how effective it is)2) Critically discuss the efficacy, safety and nutritional implications of surgical treatments for obesity. (efficacy – means how effective it is)General guidance on essaysAn essay at MSc level needs to be analytical and critical. Published review papers can provide ideas on how to approach this essay. Sometimes methodological issues are important as well. An issue of particular importance in many contexts is the design of the study (longitudinal or cross-sectional) and whether studies rely on self-reports (e.g. reporting of weight).Overall you need to develop an ‘argument’ based on the published literature or even the absence of relevant research. This ‘argument’ should lead to an appropriate conclusion. Remember this is your essay and you are free to make some bold statements, particularly in the conclusion, based on your insights derived from your review of the evidence.Reference requirement is attached

Answer these Discussion Prompts:What is your favorite food and what NOVA processing category does it fall under? AND Why is this food your favorite?From your research what was the most interesting fact you learned?We know processed foods are easy to prepare and convenient which is why many American’s include them in their diet. What are other challenges American’s face when making healthy food choices?Should the government provide more regulation on the types of processed foods manufacturers and food establishments produce? AND Why? and if you answer “Yes”, How should this be done?How can American’s reduce their intake of processed foods? (Keep in mind many people choose these foods because they are quick and easy to prepare.)Instructions:Respond to 3 of the discussion prompts to build your discussion. Think critically and respond with your own opinions and ideas that are well thought out, thorough, and fact-based.Do not simply repeat the discussion of your peers. You will receive minimal credit.Include citations or web links used. You may use other resources besides the ones provided, but be sure you are using reliable, scientific, accurate sources. Review Unit 2 if you are unsure if your source is acceptable.You will need to submit 3 complete total responses for full credit (1 initial response addressing your 3 questions and 2 peer responses). In your peer responses, you will need to respond to one of the questions of your peers.You should write professionally with complete sentences, proper spelling, and grammar. There is no word count requirement, your posts are graded on the quality of content, and discussion expectations.

Watch 4 webinars about food policy and practice. Two of the four webinars you chose must be webinars hosted by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center which can be found herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoaInm3P7nsUPMT3eLZtwgOther 2 webinars can be from  Johns Hopkins Center for Livable Future and Food Tank websites.After watching each webinar, answer these questions:-What was the title of the webinar you attended?-If webinar was recorded from the past, provide the link which you accessed the webinar from.-Who was hosting the webinar (what organization, individual)? Please briefly describe the work of the host/organization to food policy. ~50 words-Who was the main individual being interviewed during the webinar? (If there were multiple list all names and titles but choose one to elaborate on) Discuss their title, the aim of their work, organization they work with (if applicable), any publications/features that are related to the webinar topics being discussed. ~100 words-What was the main topic addressed during the webinar. What were the main questions/ objectives that were explored? ~2-3 sentences-Based on your previous response, elaborate on 3 key points that were addressed during the webinar (using quotations, data, interviewee responses, etc.) ~300 word-After having to listen to this webinar, what are some follow up questions you have on the topic?

Topic: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs): You have been invited by Washington State Senator Maria Cantwell and Washington State Senator Patty Murray to participate in a focus group about agriculture. Sen. Cantwell and Murray are interested in whether or not to support new legislation introduced by Sen. Cory Booker titled The Farm System Reform Act of 2019. The goal of the focus group is to have a diverse group discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of this new legislation, particularly the language surrounding CAFOs (see details below). The goal is to learn from constituents if they support or oppose the ban on CAFOs and why, paying considerable attention to potential impacts on public health, environmental health, economic health and animal welfare.My position: (SUPPORT Banning CAFOs) Cantwell should support The Farm System Reform Act of 2019; there should be a moratorium on new and expanding large CAFOs. (no new CAFOS)Policy memo should be addressed to Senator Cantwell.Use at least 7 references (APA)Overview and public opinions on CAFOs Resources:1.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/climate/beef-cattle-methane.html2.https://www.sdnewswatch.org/stories/special-report-expansion-of-large-cafo-livestock-farms-causing-division-across-south-dakota/3.https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-unveils-bill-to-reform-farm-system4.https://clf.jhsph.edu/sites/default/files/2019-12/CAFO-moratorium-survey-results.pdf5.https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/university-place/university-place-concentrated-animal-feeding-operations/6.https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ehs/docs/understanding_cafos_nalboh.pdf7.https://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/power-steer/Support Banning CAFOs (no new CAFOs) Resources:1.https://thecounter.org/oregon-moratorium-mega-dairies-cafos-vilsack/2.https://dakotafreepress.com/2020/01/27/guest-column-getting-closer-to-the-truth-about-cafos/3.https://www.sdnewswatch.org/stories/human-health-environmental-and-antibiotic-concerns-follow-cafo-development/4.https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/474685-booker-proposes-moratorium-on-expanding-large-factory-farms5.https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/air-emissions-environment/6.https://www.apha.org/news-and-media/news-releases/apha-newsreleases/2019/policy-statements-adopted-at-apha-20197.https://civileats.com/2019/12/17/public-health-experts-support-a-ban-on-cafos-new-polling-suggests-the-public-does-too/8.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221209631730027X9.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZW8-LQftnY&feature=youtu.be10.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1817674/11.https://academic.oup.com/jas/article-abstract/88/suppl_13/E102/4779698