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· Research Paper and Presentation (100 pts)

The student will select a topic and write a paper using 2-3 Peer-reviewed articles on a sustainable, food systems topic and the SOP document for RDN's in Sustainable Food Systems (50 points). The students will develop a narrated presentation based on their paper to upload to the forum (50 points). Students will be assigned a group or presentations to review and post questions.

Instructions

Research one topic area in sustainable food systems using 2-3 peer reviewed articles write a paper describing the system/issue, its role in nutrition delivery, and evidence of effectiveness or evidence supporting the utilization of this food system or support program. Identify the role of the RDN in regard to this topic describing in context to the Scope of Practice for RDN¿s in Sustainable Food Systems document. Identify other indivduals that an RDN and how these collaborations are necessary to fulfill the RDN¿s role in the setting described in your paper. Consider the concepts covered in chapter one when writing your paper.

Write no more than a 6-8 page double spaced paper on this topic. Be certain to cite your paper appropriately and include bibliography page. Papers are to be cited using 10th edition AMA format (link provided below). The research paper will be uploaded to Chalk and Wire by the stated due date (Oct. 4)

Students will develop a 15-20 minute presentation video on their topic and post it to their group forum site and upload to Chalk and Wire with the research paper. (Oct 4)

Topic Suggestions

Genetically modified organisms

Farm to school

Organic farming

Local food systems

Plant based diet impact on the environment

Sustainability in Healthcare

Research Paper # Outline local food systems

Introduction

· After World War II, U.S. food system shifted from local to food system shifted to regional and global specialization

·Recently, people pay more attention on local food systems

·local food is a kind of distance between food producers and consumers. People can buy fresh food from food producers.

Sustainable about food systems

·sustainable production can reduce use of synthetic chemicals and energy-based fertilizers. Good for environment and animal.

·It have a short food supply chain that can easier connect consumer and producer. Also can make them trust in each other. Build relationship between consumer and producer.

·Nutrition delivery: local food systems usually transport there food in local please. To company, school and individual.

·Increase employment and income in community.

·Farm to school programs.

Issues they have

·The number of fanners are increase.

·Limited type of food in small farm. Limited research, education and training for marketing local food.

What RDN can do for them?

·Some suggest for growing techniques which can improve soil quality and environment.

·A idea for irrigation, solar energy used,

·Do nutrition assessment and nutrition education for community.

·Teach class in their local school about eating health.

Work Cited

Martinez S. Local Food Systems. [Electronic Resource] : Concepts, Impacts, And Issues [e-book]. [Washington, D.C. ] : U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, [2010]; 2010. Available from: UD Catalog, Ipswich, MA. Accessed September 12, 2016.

Berti G, Mulligan C. Competitiveness of Small Farms and Innovative Food Supply Chains: The Role of Food Hubs in Creating Sustainable Regional and Local Food Systems. Sustainability (2071-1050) [serial online]. July 2016;8(7):1-31. Available from: Food Science Source, Ipswich, MA. Accessed September 12, 2016.

Buchan R, Cloutier D, Friedman A, Ostry A. Local Food System Planning: The Problem, Conceptual Issues, and Policy Tools for Local Government Planners. Canadian Journal Of Urban Research [serial online]. Summer2015;:1-23. Available from: Academic Search Complete, Ipswich, MA. Accessed September 12, 2016.