Q Nutrition-related diseases and protein: In this chapter you have learned about the role of protein in the body. How do we achieve balance, providing the body with the right about of protein (amino acids) to maintain health while avoiding excess? Given that we are not provided nutrition information until later in life, this is always a struggle. You have learned a healthy diet aims for a moderation, balance, and appropriate portion sizes. For protein, the individual should focus on a well-balanced diet. This includes a combination of an unlimited amount of plant proteins and 3 oz (per serving) of animal protein sources. Typically around 47-56 grams of protein per day (plant + animal sources). The reality is, the average American consumes about 100 grams of protein per day, mostly from animal products (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, etc) for 20-50 years of their lives. Unfortunately, we do not appreciate that every time we consume animal-based proteins in excess, we are also consuming other nutrients like saturated fats and cholesterol. Therefore, we are inundating our digestive system with these nutrients. What are the health implication? This is what you will be learning in this section. You can also use this information for your Diet Project Part 2, which is due this week. What to do: Read the New York Times article "Can You Get Too Much Protein (Links to an external site.)." Watch Dr Greger's "What Causes Diabetes" video (5 min). Useful Canvas Help pages on; How do I reply to a discussion as a student? (Links to an external site.) How do I view the rubric for my graded discussion? In your initial post, answer the following questions (number your responses based on the questions); 1. Before this class, where did you learn about protein, how did you learn about how much you were suppose to eat (consider all factors - environment, family, sports, media, etc.). 2. Use your 3-day diet reports (iProfile reports). Based on 100%, how much of your diet is animal based vs plant based. For example, 75% animal (beef + chicken) + 25% plants (broccoli + corn). Does this support your good symbiosis or bad dysbiosis statement? 3. Use your 3-day diet reports (iProfile reports). What is your main source of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet? Provide specific examples and numbers! 4. Based on last weeks and this weeks videos/articles what nutritionally-related disease(s) are of concern to you? You can also consider family health history. What are some positive changes you are willing to try? Be specific! Discussion Directions: In your initial post, conclude your post by signing your name. When you reply to your classmates, please type the name of the classmate you are responding to, type your thoughtful message to that person, and type your name at the bottom of the message. Make sure to use proper grammar, capitalization, (I instead of i) and punctuation in this college level course in all correspondence. Please avoid “text” or “twitter speak” when corresponding. Summary: *Your classmates responses will not be visible to you until you have submitted your own initial post. Grading: This assignment is worth 20 points. Grading will be based on how well you included information from your textbook reading timely responses, well-developed, how you engaged your classmates, thoughtful toward getting to know your classmates, and "ah-ha" moments.