Nutrition: A Path to Health or Chronic Disease

1.) In this discussion assignment, you discuss with the other members of your assigned Discussion Group your experiences taking this week's "Build Your Proficiency" Diagnostic. 

Post a 150-word response to the following Discussion Prompts by Day 3 in the discussion area below:

How did you do on the diagnostic this week?

Based on the diagnostic, what concepts do you plan to focus on in preparation for the weekly exam?

2.) In this discussion assignment, you discuss with the other members of your assigned Discussion Group your experiences completing the Week 1 Create-a-Plate activities listed below:

Create-a-Plate: Create a Balanced Snack

Create-a-Plate: Create a Lunch Using MyPlate

Create-a-Plate: Create a Gluten-Free Dinner

Create-a-Plate: Create a High Fiber Breakfast

Post a 150-word response to at least 2 of the following Discussion Prompts by Day 5 in the discussion area below:

Why is it important to eat a balanced snack? What can you do to ensure your snacks are nutritious?

How can you use MyPlate to create a healthy meal plan?

What advice would you give to someone that just discovered that they have a sensitivity to gluten?

What is one benefit of eating a high fiber breakfast? What can you do to ensure you are eating enough fiber for breakfast?