Form a thesis statement:
If Peggy or Mary was a friend of yours, what advice would you give them? Are they bound by the limits of their genes? Or can changing their eating and exercise habits lead to sustainable weight loss? Why?
Note: Do not provide a synopsis of the story from the case study. Assume we are all familiar with the story.
Support your thesis with evidence from the readings/videos
Develop an essay to support your thesis statement using information from the previous reading/video materials. It is important that you utilize data from 3 or more of the sources that I have provided; the more you use the better. Citing specific numerical and factual evidence from these sources is imperative.
If you want to find more information because you are intrigued or if you have more questions that need answering- please do so BUT only from reputable sources. They need to be cited!
Grading
Your write up should demonstrate that you can:
· Explain how specific hormones regulate appetite, hunger, fat storage and metabolic rate
· Analyze the role of genetics and environmental factors in maintaining an acceptable body weight.
· Explain how the body uses and stores energy from the food we eat
· Describe how feedback loops work to maintain homeostasis.
· Describe what comprises a healthy nutritional/exercise plan according to the guidelines of the new Food Pyramid.
Ties to earlier Module concepts:
· Understand that a cell's function determines the proteins that it produces (Ch2)
· Recognize the chemical structure of the four classes of biological organic macromolecules: carbohydrates,lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; differentiate their function in cells and identify key molecules that comprise each class.(Ch.2)
See the grading rubric for guidance on what is expected for full credit. Click the Options icon ((3 vertical dots), then select "Show Rubric."
Rubric
Writing Assignment
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Writing Assignment
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing
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4.0 pts
Exemplary: Sentences are complete, grammar is excellent. No spelling errors and organization is clear. Well written in student's own words. Appropriate use of quotes.
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3.0 pts
Accomplished:Generally well written but there are a few errors in punctuation & spelling or organization is a bit unclear.There was excessive use of quotes rather than paraphrasing
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2.0 pts
Developing:Some of sentences are incomplete. Some spelling & punctuation errors; organization is muddled. One quarter of paper was plagiarized and/or there was a lack of proper citations
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1.0 pts
Beginning: More than half of sentences are incomplete. Paragraph structure is largely missing and essay is difficult to read. More than half of paper was plagiarized
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0.0 pts
No effort: student plagiarized entire paper
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis
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4.0 pts
Exemplary: Not only successfully collects or analyzes data and rigorously interprets the results but also finds other data or information for consideration.
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3.0 pts
Accomplished: Successfully collects or identifies relevant data and rigorously presents and interprets the results.
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2.0 pts
Developing: Successfully collects or identifies relevant data but fails to thoroughly interpret the results
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1.0 pts
Beginning: Fails to collect or analyze data and information or data collection is not thorough.
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0.0 pts
No Effort: Fails to collect or analyze data
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScientific Concepts
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4.0 pts
Exemplary: Answers reveal an accurate, sophisticated understanding of the underlying scientific concepts.
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3.0 pts
Accomplished: Answers reveal an accurate understanding of most of the underlying scientific concepts
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2.0 pts
Developing: Answers reveal a limited understanding of the underlying scientific concepts
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1.0 pts
Beginning: Answers reveal an inaccurate understanding of the underlying scientific concepts.
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0.0 pts
No effort: Fails to address any of the scientific concepts
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFrames Personal Response
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4.0 pts
Exemplary: Not only formulates a clear and precise point of view with 3 or more pieces of supporting evidence but acknowledges objections and rival positions and provides convincing replies to these.
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3.0 pts
Accomplished: Formulates a clear & precise point of view with at least 3 pieces of supporting evidence from reputable sources. Seriously discusses its weakness as well as its strength.
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2.0 pts
Developing: Formulates a vague point of view with less than 3 pieces of evidence, some of which is not from reputable sources. Considers weak but not strong alternative positions.
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1.0 pts
Beginning: Fails to formulate & clearly express own point of view and fails to consider other perspectives. Does not provide evidence from reputable sources.
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0.0 pts
No Effort: Fails to formulate & clearly express own point of view
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4.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions
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4.0 pts
Exemplary: Conclusions are valid and well supported with experimental evidence. Data is accurately used.
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3.0 pts
Accomplished: Conclusions are valid and consistent with some of the data that is referenced.
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2.0 pts
Developing: Conclusions are attempted but may reflect some error or misinterpretation of data.
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1.0 pts
Beginning: Conclusions are not attempted or are not based at all on data but may only be opinion without evidence.
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0.0 pts
No Effort: Conclusions are not attempted
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4.0 pts
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Total Points: 20.0
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