Final DAP essay

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Spelling and Grammar

Points Range:0 (0.00%) - 9 (9.00%)

Numerous spelling or grammatical errors

Points Range:10 (10.00%) - 14 (14.00%)

1 or 2 spelling or grammatical errors

Points Range:15 (15.00%) - 15 (15.00%)

No spelling or grammatical errors

Content

Points Range:2 (2.00%) - 18 (18.00%)

Minimal details as appropriate (exercise, alcohol, portion of macro and micronutrients low/high in discussion) or connecting the foods to add/delete based on low/high macro/micronutrients, may lack personal example showing application of course content. May not address exercise, economic or societal impact of changes. Does not show clear connection or understanding of content shown by unable to apply appropriate example that show understanding and application of course concepts.

Points Range:19 (19.00%) - 45 (45.00%)

Missing a few details as appropriate (exercise, alcohol, portion of macro and micronutrients low/high in discussion missing with foods rich in nutrients) and/or lacking discussion of economic and/or societal impact. Some nutrients outside of normal range discussed, leaving a portion of nutrients out of essay. May lack clear connection of content to application of personal dietary and exercise changes.

Points Range:46 (46.00%) - 55 (55.00%)

Presents full details as appropriate (includes alcohol, exercise, all macro and micronutrients low/high in discussion). Establishes a clear connection with DAP reports and changes needed to improve nutritional and fitness health. Discusses all content from DAP reports outside of normal range (including vitamins and minerals and foods to add/delete to align with recommendations), discusses societal and economic impact of personal changes that show the application of concepts

Word Content/Length

Points Range:2 (2.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

399 words or under

Points Range:6 (6.00%) - 19 (19.00%)

400 to 749 words

Points Range:20 (20.00%) - 30 (30.00%)

750 - 1000 words