In Unit 1, you learned to identify a mainstream source of nutrition information

In Unit 1, you learned to identify a mainstream source of nutrition information appropriate for patient education and evaluate the information source using the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide. You then learned how to search for peer-reviewed articles to further evaluate sources.
For each unit, you will continue source evaluations based on the weekly topics. This week is Protein and Vitamins. Using the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide, locate a mainstream source of nutrition information for one of the approved topics below, and evaluate it as you did previously. Then, locate a peer-reviewed source of nutrition information for the same topic. Just as you did previously, compare the peer-reviewed data to the mainstream information.
Topic Choices:
Nutrition Deficiencies in a WFPB/Vegan Diet
Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein: Bioavailability
Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements: Weight Loss Help or Just Extra Calories?
Efficacy and Safety of Amino Acid Supplements
Supplements/Multivitamins: Helpful or a waste of money?
Methyl Folate supplements vs. Folic Acid supplements: Which is better?
Does food preparation affect vitamin quantity and quality? Is “raw” always best?
Do soy phytoestrogens significantly affect male estrogen levels?
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Evaluate the credibility of various sources of nutritional information
Steps to Complete Part 1
Select a nutrition topic from the list provided
Locate a mainstream source of information on the topic that you feel is appropriate for patient education
Evaluate the source using the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide
Provide answers to the WHO, HOW, and WHEN questions from the Ask, Think, Learn, Repeat Guide (3 Points)
Compose a reflection on the process and your information source
Provide a thorough explanation for why you felt it was appropriate for patients and what led you to that conclusion (6 Points)
Cite your source in APA format (1 Point)
Steps to Complete Part 2
Research the topic you chose from Part 1
Select a peer-reviewed article that supports or refutes the information you provided (2 Points)
Your second source should cover the SAME information as your first source – compare apples to apples not apples to oranges
Compose a summary of the article (2 Points)
Discuss the conclusions of this new information in relation to the article you evaluated in Part 1 (5 Points)
Cite your source in APA format (1 Point)