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Report:What am I supposed to do?
The objective is to prepare a report and a poster that will educate your
classmates and the general public about nutrition and health.
The body of the report should be 4-6 pages double-spaced, typed pages.Poster:
Also include a cover page with title and name, and a bibliography
(See Works Cited Format) which must include at least three references
which are not encyclopedias.
The poster should be informative and suitable for display on a school bulletinOral Presentation:
board.
Each student will prepare a 5-10 minute oral presentation summarizing theResearch:
information in the report.
Research can be either survey research or experimental research.Reference Articles:
A summary of other people's research is not acceptable.
If at all possible, copies of the reference articles should accompany the report.
These will be collected for use by future students.
Nutrition and Immunity |
Nutrition and Diabetes |
Nutrient Requirements for Physically
Active People |
Nutrition and Cancer |
Synthetic Fats |
Health Aspects of Vegetarian
Diets |
Eating Behaviors |
Supplements Athletes Use |
Fat-Free Diets |
Food Intake, Exercise and Obesity |
Nutrition and Underweight |
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
and Physical Endurance |
Metabolism and Health Effects
of Cholesterol |
Ketogenic Diets |
Bone Health and Adolescence |
Role of Vitamins and Mineral
Replacements |
Metabolism and Health Effects
of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids |
Liquid Diets for Weight Control |
Iron Status and Endurance Athletes |
Special Problems of Female Athletes |
What are the possible sources of information I can use?
Online References - Internet Sites - Books
Where will I find these resources?
Find information in encyclopedias, biographies, newspapers, personal interviews, and the Internet. The Library Media Center and other libraries.
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Books
For this assignment, the following call numbers will be helpful when browsing the shelves:
Nutrition: 362.1 613.2 641 641.1
Health: 610.3 613 613.2 615.9 616.02 616.4 616.85 617 618.92 641
Diet: 613.7
616.1 612.3
Learning Research Hub
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General Resources
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Use the following Internet Sites for information on this project.
If you discover other useful
Internet sites complete the Internet
Checklist (copies available in Media Center) to authenticate
the site.
Yahoo!
Health: Nutrition American Dietetic Association --Nutrition Fact Sheets
Food and Nutrition Information Center
U.S. National Library of Medicine
FDA/CFSCAN Information about Nutrition
The Nutrition Guide: For People Living with Cancer
The Link Between Nutrition and Cancer
Nutrition, Immunity, and Cancer
References on Nutrition and Immunity
Treating
Diabetes with Good Nutrition
Diabetes Nutrition Fact Sheet - Joslin Diabetes
Nutrition for the Physically Active
Position of The American Dietetic Association: Vegetarian diets
PCRM: Information About Vegetarian Diets
Vegetarian Diets: The Plusses and the Pitfalls
Washingtonpost.com: Eating Disorders
Eating
Disorder Referral and Information Center
Nutritional Supplements for Athletes
Nutrition for Strength and Endurance
A Common Sense Look at Diet and Health
Fat and Cholesterol Metabolism
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Ketogenic Diet
Why
might an athlete need more iron?
Female athletes with bulimia nervosa
Female Athletes and Menstrual Irregularities
Female
Athletes: Special Considerations
Causes of Eating Disorders in Elite Female Athletes
Nutrition Facts On …. Bone Health
Meeting Calcium Needs for Optimal Bone Health
How
Can I Tell the Health of My Bones?
Bone Builders : Support Your Bones with Healthy Habits
How will I record the information?
How will I evaluate the information?
Source cards
Note cards
Outline of the paper
Draft of the paper
Information gathered
How is my information best presented?
How will I credit my sources?
Completed project
Credit sources: Cite or quote 3 sources in your paper using correct bibliographic citations(for tips see Works Cited Format) for your article at the end of your essay.
The finished assignment fulfills task.
Information found matches information needed?
Finished assignment fulfills task.
Did I revise with a critical eye?
How well did my paper turn out?
Sources are credited.
Was I happy with my process of finding and using information?
Work is complete and includes name and date.
Work is handed in on time.
How would I do a similar project in the future?
