NUTR 2100 Georgia State University Nutrition Macronutrient Worksheet – Description
question 1
Find a real-world situation you’re interested in, and ask your class how a course concept would apply. Choose a resource or a piece of media, and analyze it through the lens of a recent course concept ( THE CHEMIST’S VIEW OF FATTY ACIDS,
TRIGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, AND STEROLS )
response to these questions
these are the two question you respond to either you are going to support or counter point
How healthy would we be If we didn’t consume solid fats?
According to the book, “major sources of solid fats in the American diet include desserts, pizza, cheese, and processed and fatty meats” (p. 145). Consuming too much can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and obesity. They provide abundant energy, but “few if any essential nutrients…[and] contribute to weight gain and make it difficult to meet nutrient needs.” In a study with The School of Public Health at Harvard University, trans fats were removed from public eating places. They found that after three years there were “6.2% fewer hospital admissions for cardiovascular events (stroke, heart attack) in counties with the ban when compared with 25 New York urban counties without the ban” (Harvard T.H. Chan). In light of this, If we cut out the foods mentioned above, wouldn’t that eliminate quite a few health issues? However, would that mean other health issues arise? Our bodies need fat, but how aren’t solid fats, for the most, bad for our bodies?
Source (I used 2 – this is the Harvard study): https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2017/04/24/removing-trans-fats-from-restaurant-menus-associated-with-drop-in-heart-attacks-and-strokes/
Source: “Understanding Nutrition” by Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes
Is protein from foods healthier than protein drinks/shakes when wanting to receive protein?
It is commonly known that protein comes from foods, such as eggs or meat which are primary sources for people to receive protein. However, protein can also be received from other sources, like drinks or shakes that are specifically made with certain amounts of protein. Some people might choose foods as their main source of receiving protein and others may want it just from drinks and shakes. In other cases, people receive protein from a mixture of both sources. According to Seana, “protein shakes and drinks are known for making a good alternative” (Seana). For instance, they might be more fitting for certain diets or if there is no access to foods with protein. However, is it healthier to receive protein from foods, like meat and eggs? Should people start eating just foods containing protein? If people consistently eat foods and drink protein drinks on the same day, could it result in an excess amount of protein? What solution or option (s) would you recommend people do in terms of receiving their protein from sources, such as foods and drinks?
Source: https://www.freeletics.com/en/blog/posts/protein-shake-vs-protein-food/#:~:text=Protein%20quantity%20and%20quality&text=Although%20the%20powder%20has%20a,fats%20unavailable%20in%20protein%20powder .
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