Instruction
Research and write a report on one of the following topics related to either carbohydrate consumption and/or metabolism or fat consumption and/or metabolism. Your report must be a minimum of 3 pages in length. Please refer to the Guidelines for Assignments for proper format of your paper (including title page, APA formatted reference list, and in-text citations). Your report should contain:
1. A thorough description and background of the topic causes, disease risks, treatments, etc.
2. A detailed explanation of nutrition and dietary recommendations for individuals concerned about the topic
3. Minimum of 2 references required.
Possible topics for carbohydrate consumption and/or metabolism
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Glycemic Index
Lactose Intolerance
Fiber
Safety of artificial sweeteners
Dental caries and sugar intake
Carbonated beverage consumption
Children and sugar consumption
Another individual area of interest related to carbohydrate consumption and/or metabolism
Possible topics for fat consumption and/or metabolism:
Cholesterol and cardiovascular disease
Trans fatty acids and their role in cardiovascular disease
Benefits of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats
Benefits of monounsaturated fats in lowering rates of heart disease
Dietary fats and cancer
Dietary fats and obesity
Another individual area of interest related to fat consumption and/or metabolism.
**Choose only 1 topic!