Discussion I: Highlight: Metabolic Syndrome
 
As the incidence of Obesity and Heart Disease continue to contribute to the top 10 reasons for Deaths in the US today, we have seen a rise in Metabolic Syndrome.

1. INITIAL POST: After reading the textbook Chapter on Lipids , Unit 4 Course Content AND the handout on Metabolic Syndrome, in 500 words (plus or minus 50) share your thoughts and experiences regarding the following points. USE ESSAY format.

How the information I’ve learned assist me in taking care of my own health. (Include details from your readings to support your conclusions)
How I can apply the information I have learned when working with patients in a health care setting. (Include details from your readings to support your conclusions)2.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discussion II : Highlight: Energy Balance, Fitness and Weight Management
Addressing our community issues related to population health and proper nutrition is a main priority for many agencies and groups. Weight management is a challenging task for many reasons.
INITIAL POST: After reading the assigned materials,Chapters 10 & 11 , Course Content in Unit 9 and Fitness Power Point , choose one  topic from the unit that you are passionate about. Create one original discussion post summarizing your thoughts and ideas on the topic. Include a brief overview (summary) of the problem, why you think it is relevant, and what personal experience you have to relate to it.  Support your post with any suggestions or ideas that you think may lead to a better way to address the issue.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discussion III: Childhood Obesity
Describe the lifestyle factors pertaining to nutrition that can help to prevent childhood obesity and the development of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease in childhood.
Please provide substantive initial and peer response postings.
 
 
Discussion IV: Osteoporosis, Calcium, and Bone Development and Disintegration
Please describe the relationships between Osteoporosis, calcium, and bone development and its disintegration.
Please provide substantive initial and peer response postings.