Activity 1 Think of a situation in your job, past or present, in which you need to communicate a negative message. Develop a written script that states the message clearly. Describe how you would pre

Using the following links:  http://nutrition.jbpub.com/resources/animations.cfm?id=8&debug=0, and http://nutrition.jbpub.com/resources/animations.cfm?id=9&debug=0 .  I'd like you to watch the animations of high blood sugar and low blood sugar.  Once you've viewed these animations, please explain how carbohydrates can impair your health.  There are many options that can be discussed.  Please have data to support your discussion.

Also, as of January 1, 2007, nutrition labels were required to include the amount of trans fat in the product.  I'd like you to go to the following links:  http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyEating/Trans-Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/types-of-fat/transfats/ .  Please discuss typical products you will find trans fats included in, how trans fats become "what they are", and any key points which you found as new bits of information.  How do you feel about a trans fat ban in restaurants?  Has this ban been put into effect in any cities that you are aware of?

Is all protein the same?  Let's turn our attention to the different forms of protein available to us.  People who lift weights will very often increase their protein intake considerably via protein supplements and protein bars.  Vegetarians limit their protein intake to varying degrees.  So what does all this mean?  What are essential and non-essential amino acids?  How do we maintain health status and normal physiological reactions without exceeding our protein needs?  Is animal protein the only "available" source?  What would you recommend?