ASSIGNMENT
Nutrition for Health & Changing Lifestyles
Mark Breakdown: Maximum Marks: 20 (worth 20% of final grade)
This assignment is to be completed using the following diet and the link to the diet provided:
The Cabbage Soup Diet
https://aboutcabbagesoupdiet.com
Summarize the key concepts of weight loss that the diet claims (in paragraph form). [3 marks]
Enter Day 1 and Day 2 of the Cabbage Soup Diet into https://cronometer.com.
Once you have the reports from step #3 above (you do not submit these reports), complete the following chart: [3 marks]
% from Day 1 % from Day 2
Calories (Energy)
Net Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Day 1 Day 2
List any vitamin needs that were met
List any mineral needs that were met
Review the ten red flags for weight loss programs found under the “What is a fad diet?” section at the following link:
https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Weight-and-Health/Get-the-Facts-on-Fad-Diets.aspx
Explain where you see these items identified. [5 marks]
6. Using Table 9-9 on page 415 of the textbook, complete the rating tool provided to achieve a total score (Total Points) for rating this weigh loss plan. [4 marks]
Factor Yes or No If NO, Subtract 10 Points (Starting with 160 points)
Calories
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate
Vitamins & Minerals
Variety
Ordinary Foods
False Promises
Lifestyle Changes
Reasonable Costs
Warning of Risks
No Gimmicks or Mandatory Supplements
FINAL POINTS:
Summarize the assignment by providing a paragraph as to your opinion of the diet based on what you have learned from the results of questions 4, 5, and 6 above.
[2 marks]
Format and Style [3 marks]
Write up: double spaced, 12 point font, paragraph form (do not write in point form or answer questions as numbered items). The paper will be marked for spelling, grammar, poor sentence structure.
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