Assignment 2 - Paper Nutrition-Related Diseases

Research and write a report on one of the following topics related to either carbohydrate consumption/metabolism or fat consumption/metabolism. The body of your paper must be 2-3 pages in length (not including reference list). Your report should contain:

1. A thorough description and background of the topic - causes, disease risks, treatments, etc.

2. A detailed explanation of nutrition and dietary recommendations for individuals concerned about the topic.

3. Minimum of 2 references required (but no more than 5).

Possible topics for carbohydrate consumption and/or metabolism:

. Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

. Glycemic Index . Lactose Intolerance . Fiber

. Safety of artificial sweeteners

• Dental caries and sugar intake

. Carbonated beverage consumption . Children and sugar consumption

You can choose another area of interest related to carbohydrate consumption and/or metabolism.

Possible topics for fat consumption and/or metabolism:

. Cholesterol and cardiovascular disease . Trans fatty acids and their role in cardiovascular disease . Benefits of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fats . Benefits of monounsaturated fats in lowering rates of heart disease . Dietary fats and cancer . Dietary fats and obesity

You can choose another area of interest related to fat consumption and/or metabolism.