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Assignment:
Answer the following questions:
1. After reading about the causes of heartburn and indigestion in the Lecture notes, describe the causes. Provide solutions.
2. Why is gut flora important? How do you boost your good gut bacteria?
3. Describe what happens when a person develops diverticulitis. How can it be prevented? Is it common in the U.S?
4. Explain the difference between refined and complex carbs.
5. Why is the Mediterranean diet so healthy? Design a 1 day Mediterranean diet for yourself.
6. Explain the difference in simple vs complex carbohydrates. List foods of each.
7. What is the environmental and health risk associated with a high processed meat (hot dogs, bacon, nuggets) diet?
8. Discuss the different types of fats- Saturated/ PUFAs/ MUFAs. Explain the health risks and benefits of each.
9. Calculate your protein and fat needs. From your project tracking- are you eating the right amount? Explain.
10. Comment on my IG post on Fruit Sugar.