(choose at least one topic from Chapter 4, and one from Chapter 5 (see below for topics)- the third can be from either…..) Chapter 4- Carbohydrates 1. The chapter on carbohydrates is interesting;

(choose at least one topic from Chapter 4, and one from Chapter 5 (see below for topics)- the third can be from either…..)

Chapter 4- Carbohydrates

1. The chapter on carbohydrates is interesting; if nothing else, I hope it clarifies the issues on the different starches and sugars …. especially glucose. As essential as carbohydrates are, problems in metabolism, digestion and other body processes can occur. Many beliefs (factual and anecdotal) surround carbohydrates in the diet.

What are some of the things you have heard about carbohydrates and your health? Discuss….

Why do we need carbohydrates; functions in the body? Discuss….

Lately, carbohydrates have been accused as “fattening”, as one of the major causes of obesity. High fructose corn syrup has been especially focused on as a culprit.?f the general public reduces their intake of sugar, will the prevalence of obesity decrease? What do you think? Do you think artificially sweetened foods (those using the calorie-free sweeteners) contribute to or help prevent obesity? Support your discussions with evidence….

2. ?hat do you think about the role of diet in relation to type 2 diabetes??iscuss and use reputable sources to back your answers.?iabetes II is rapidly increasing?n this country, worldwide; even among children.Why do you think this is and what do you think might be good solutions for prevention?hint…what causes insulin resistance and what dietary/lifestyle approaches help us with insulin resistance)?

Thoughts on the article below?

http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/072508p24.shtml

Also-?ind an?rticle or YouTube video?n regards to the?ink between obesity and the development of Type 2 diabetes?nd?iscuss;?nclude the?ink.

3. Discuss?actose intolerance….causes, physiology, symptoms….?o you think someone with lactose intolerance can tolerate any dairy foods? Why or why not? If so, which ones, and why?

And speaking of carbohydrates and the gut,?hat do you think about the role of fiber and disease prevention??ame the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber–how do each of these fibers contribute to health??What foods are good sources of each??Talk about the typical American diet and fiber…. and what is the recommended intake?

Chapter 5- Lipids1.?hat is the role of fats in cardiovascular disease? This is an area of debate:?alter Willet at Harvard?as seen lower rates of heart disease with the traditional?rete?iet, which has plenty of fat in it (olive oil), and also noticed in the?urses Health Study?hat the women who have used non-fat salad dressing ended up with more heart disease than those that used oil and vinegar type dressings. The?rench paradox?s interesting, here, too- lower rates of heart disease and yet a diet with plenty of fat in it. Willet’s Harvard pyramid, thus, has “heart-healthy” oils at the base.?n the other hand,?ean Ornish?a noted cardiologist at the University of California at San Francisco) and?olin Campbell at Cornell?elieve a very low fat diet is the way to go- Ornish has seen reversal of heart disease on this type of vegetarian, very low fat diet, and Campbell’s conclusion is based on his landmark?hina Study-?here he saw lower rates of heart disease in China among those who consumed the least amount of fat. So we have noted scientists and evidence supporting each point of view.?hat do you think? And why??ack up your discussion with evidence.

Also– Go to?ttp://www.yourdiseaserisk.wustl.edu/to?heck out your personal heart disease risk.?his is a great interactive tool that includes diet as a risk factor.?hat do you think??ote that when you are finished, and you see your results (on a barometer type of scale), you can then see how your risk could be lowered by changing some habits…..??This site also has risk assessment quizzes for other diseases, as well (such as cancer, osteoporosis, etc.)

2.?hat do you think of fat-free and low-fat manufactured foods? Do you think the consumption of these products helps reduce weight or heart disease?Investigate-?ook up a?roduct, and then a low fat version of the same product, and?ompare (share the link/and or picture of the labels with the class). Looking at the?utrition Facts?abels for each:–Compare total calories for a product of your choice: the regular versus the low fat versions…… ?Any surprises there??ifference in amounts of carbohydrate/protein/fat and ingredients between the two??ompare and discuss.