Blog Assignment #9 Science Proposal

                                                          Science Project Proposal

1. If  a person seldom cooks at home, they are more likely to be obese.

Dependent variable:rate of obesity
Independent variable:cooking at home versus not cooking at home
Control: American Families in California

-This experiment will help me understand my EQ, because it is about nutrition and health concerns. Obesity is a very big health concern.

-I will collect the data by using some of the statistics sites from the ESA like the U.S. department of agriculture, NIH, and CDC.  I will then use this study to construct my experiment: http://www.nature.com/oby/journal/v19/n12/full/oby2011130a.html.  Lastly, I will use statistics to analyze the significance of my results.

Blog Assignment 8: Reflection on Research

What I have Learned So Far

1.  I have learned what functions vitamins and minerals have on the body and the importance of good food sources, i.e. complex carbohydrates, whole grain, organic foods
2.- Coming soon-
3. My Nutrition For life book helped me learn these things, not to mention a New York Times article on Vitamins and the difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins.

Blog Assignment #7 Independent Component Plan Approval

1. Description of Study Plan.

• For my Independent Component, I will create a healthy, balanced meal plan and grocery list for my family- not including my grandmother. As a part of this I will also be doing the grocery shopping and cooking dinner.

2. 30 Hours Requirement.

• This will probably take longer than the 30 hour requirement as making dinner, depending on what it is could take a longer or shorter amount of time.

3. Relation to Essential Question

• Because my Senior Project is about Nutrition and Health Concerns, there will be some form of eating included. So what better way to manage your health by eating a healthier,  more balanced diet?

Blog Assignment #6 Possible Answers to EQ

1. My Essential Question is: How can Nutrition Best Address Health Concerns
2. Nutrition is the study of the effects of Nutrients on the body. An example of a Health concern could be high cholesterol, blood pressure, vegetarian etc.
3. Possible Answers to E.Q :
By eating a balanced diet, health needs can be met.
4. My most important source has been the book, Nutrition For Life by Lisa Hark and Derwin Deen, R.D.

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Blog Assignment #5: Second Interview

Questions for Second Interview:

1. How did you get your Interest in Nutrition?
2. What is your educational background regarding Nutrition?
3. What is the difference between A Nutritionist and A dietician?
4. What role does Nutrition play in your life?
5. How has your life changed by becoming a Registered Dietician?

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