Life Stages Nutrition

Content (70%)

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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis.

Create a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing the nutritional needs during a person’s different life stages (childhood, adulthood, pregnancy, lactation, and such).

Include the following:

· Define nutrient, energy, and fluid needs during each life stage.

· Describe nutrients of concern or special concerns during each life stage.

· Identify physical activity recommendations during each life stage.

· Discuss the following topics for the specified stages of life:

· Pregnancy – weight gain recommendations

· Lactation – benefits of breastfeeding

· Infancy – growth rate

· Childhood – helping kids develop healthy eating habits and bodies

· Adolescence – helping teens meet nutrient needs

· Adulthood – aging and factors that affect it

· Speaker notes that detail the implications of each slide

· A reference slide with citations in APA format

· Clip art

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Organization & Tone (15%)

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· The tone is appropriate.

· The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

· Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

· The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

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Mechanics (15%)

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· The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

· Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

· Rules of spelling, grammar usage, and punctuation are followed.

· Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.

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