Term Project

This project consists of a brief research paper that addresses a topic relevant to course objectives which will allows students to obtain more in depth understanding of their favourite part of the course. This is a team work (groups of up to 8 students) and students will have a chance to use some class time on Mondays and/or ridays (T!") to work on their project. The entire project is worth #$% of the course grade& which includes peer evaluation that act as a factor that determines your individual mark. Poster Preparation Guidelines The poster must' !e prepared in a physical format. There are no format restrictions& e.g.& a foldable pamphlet& word document& portable poster& ( in no more than e)uivalent of #* pages (e+cluding references and appendices)& are acceptable. !e submitted by November 25th. ,ate submissions will not be considered. -iscuss current research on the topic of interest. .f relevant& also& any /authoritative statements0 by relevant agencies& such as -ietitians of 1anada& 1anadian -iabetes "ssociation& should be described (e.g.& 2osition 3tands& 1onsensus 3tatements& etc.). .nclude references& using a standard bibliographic format (preferably "2"). !e carefully proofread for spelling and grammar.

3ome examples of topics are listed below& but you are free to select your own topic. 2lease submit (and confirm) your topic to the instructor by September 23rd. Meeting dietary fibre re)uirements for people with 1eliac disease Meeting dietary macronutrient re)uirements for vegans Metabolism and fre)uency of meal consumption uel utili4ation for moderate versus vigorous physical activity' glycogen& T5& fatty acids& glucose& muscle protein ad diets' body fat& and lean body mass (# group per specific fad diet) uel for physical activity for type # diabetics uel for physical activity for type 6 diabetics

3aturated fats from animal versus plant sources and cardiovascular health "ntinutrient factors that affect macronutrient absorption 5enetic disorders affecting macronutrient metabolism Monounsaturated fats and cardiovascular health

FNH 350 Poster Evaluation

Criteria irst& /general0 impression (reader would pick it up and look at it)7 includes originality "bstract/summary .ntroduction introduces topic& describes how it will be addressed& includes objectives !ody of poster develops topic logically 9 low: and writing style (includes spelling and grammar) ;asy to read (includes font si4e& formatting& presentation) ;+plain s figures/tables 1iting and use of appropriate references "ccuracy and completeness of information -raws distinct conclusions (e.g.& clear nutrition message) T<T", T<T", out of 6$ Max. Score 6* 6* 8* $* 8* 6* #* 8* #* 8* 6$* 25 Grade Comments

#**% = criterion met at an outstanding level& 8*% = criterion met at a very good level >*% = criterion met at an acceptable level& ?*% or below = criterion not met at an acceptable level

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