For this assignment, you are to choose a disease or illness that you are interested in learning more about. You may choose a disease or illness that has been presented in your book or you may choose a

For this assignment, you are to choose a disease or illness that you are interested in learning more about. You may choose a disease or illness that has been presented in your book or you may choose a new one. 

In a 4 page paper, you are to address the following elements:

• Describe the disease or illness, including any signs or symptoms, and its impact on the human body.
• Describe the role of nutrition in preventing and/or treating the disease or illness.
• What nutritional recommendations would you make to someone who suffers from the disease or illness?

This is a formal research paper and requires you to use evidence (minimum of 3 sources) to support your findings. Your paper should meet the above length requirements, and should adhere to APA formatting guidelines, including a title page and a reference page. You are not required to write an abstract for this paper.

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent & Development of IdeasPaper relates to the topic at hand. Argument is presented in a clear and logical fashion and addresses each element of the assignment. Contains a minimum of three sources of evidence from scholarly work.20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation of MaterialContent is presented in a professional manner, free of spelling and grammar issues. Paper is organized to facilitate reader comprehension, including proper sentence and paragraph structure.5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormattingPaper is formatted properly to APA style and recommendations, including page setup, font, and referencing. Includes a title page, the content of the paper, and a reference page. Adheres to assignment length requirements.5.0 pts