I need help on my short dicsussion for my nutrition class
Packback Discussion Board 1
Formulate a thoughtful, open-ended question based on one of the two topics listed below. Try to create a question that encourages meaningful discussion. Click Ask a New Question to write your initial post first. (What do you want to know about the topic you chose?) In the box that says Add a description be sure to include the points mentioned below under Your initial post should include.
All posts must have a curiosity score of 70 or more. No points are given for curiosity score less than 70. You can edit your posts any time before the final due date!
Click for Guidelines for Posting to Discussion Boards.
These topics will require research. Your posts should be in your own words and should be based on the evidence, not your opinion. You must support your guidance with evidence and cite your sources.
The original question and responses to 2 of your classmates are due by the date in the course calendar. Please plan accordingly!
Option #1: Common Digestive Tract Disorders
Chapter 4 of the textbook discusses common digestive tract disorders. Approximately 70 million people in the US experience one or more of these digestive disorders: gastroesophageal reflux (GER), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), vomiting, gastric ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and diverticulitis. In addition to your text, use the National Library of Medicines to search for articles that relate to GI disorders. Note the number of articles that are available concerning the topic, and read one article from a peer-reviewed journal that was published within the past five years. Download a copy of the article and analyze its information. If you cannot access your selected article, try accessing it via .
Your initial post should include:
- An open-ended question about GI disorders.
- A description of your question and why it interests you. Include a personal experience and/or recent news article or video related to your topic.
- Link the article to your discussion post, and add it as a source at the bottom.
- A brief summary of the PubMed article.
- How has your perspective changed after researching this topic? Will you make any changes to your diet/lifestyle?
Option #2: Reliable Source of Nutrition Information Review
Search online to find a website or social media page that offers nutrition information and/or a nutrition product. Review the information on one of these sites and identify any red flags or misinformation (using the characteristics in Look for Red Flags in Section 2.3 and lecture slides). Evaluate the quality of the information presented.
Your initial post should include:
- An open-ended question about the information on the site or the site itself.
- A description of your question and why it interests you. Include a personal experience and/or recent news article or video related to your topic.
- The URL or social media handle of the site or social media page that you are reviewing and its sponsorship.
- What they claim:
- Summarize the information, including health-related claims.
- What you should know:
- Important facts or evidence-based information
- Misinformation or misleading information
- If the page you are reviewing sells medication or supplements, determine whether the information is evidence-based.
- Disclaimers and Red Flags
- List any red flags found.
- Search the site or social media page for any disclaimers or #ad content.
- Evaluate the site or social media page for bias.
- Conclusion
- Determine whether the site or social media page is a reliable source of nutrition information, and explain why it is or is not.
Requirements: 70

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