SCI 228 Week 7 Lab Introduction to Lifecycle Nutrition & Chronic Disease

SCI 228 Week 7 Lab Introduction to Lifecycle Nutrition & Chronic Disease
Lab Overview
Scenario/Summary
Students will select one lifecycle.
Prenatal
First year of infant’s life
Toddler
School age
Adolescence
Adult
Lactating female
Mature adult
Deliverables
Once a lifecycle has been selected, you will do the following three things.
Describe the lifecycle and the age to be in that lifecycle.
Describe nutritional challenges associated with that particular lifecycle.
Develop a diet specifically tailored to that stage of life (make sure to include all of the macronutrients [percentages of carbs, fats, and protein]), and explain the rationale. Do not forget to discuss specific nutrients that may be of concern during this particular lifecycle and elaborate on the reasons behind the issues and challenges associated with various nutrients.
*All things will be considered when grading, including calories, types and amounts of food, inherent challenges associated with the particular lifecycle, and solutions.