Module 3 Discussion Board
Part 1: Initial Post (80 total pts)
For this discussion board, you will imagine that you are a nutritionist and a patient has come to you to ask for help creating a diet plan. You will:
· Create the reason as to why this patient is requesting a diet plan (i.e. weight loss, general health, training for a sporting event, etc.). Be specific and provide relevant patient background information.
· Create a diet plan for that individual – i.e. what nutrients should this individual be eating daily including suggested daily intake. Include an example of one days’ worth of meals (if you choose to include fasting in your diet plan, you need to thoroughly explain why and include scientific evidence that supports this decision).
· Discuss why you chose this diet plan – how will it help the patient reach their goal?
o Be sure to relate this directly to the digestive system and nutrition
§ What nutrients are included in this diet?
§ How will the body digest and then use those nutrients?
· Include 3 reputable scientific sources that support your diet plan. Reputable sources= peer reviewed scientific journal articles, accredited websites, or books. Google, Wikipedia, etc. are not acceptable sources. Remember that you can use FTCC’s library website (opens in new window) to facilitate your search. Be sure to include in-text citations and properly cite the sources (MLA or APA format) at the end of your initial post.
Part 2: Responses (20 total pts)
You will respond to two classmate’s discussion submissions.
· Each comment must be 150-200 words
· Evaluate their created diet plan
o Do you feel the diet plan was appropriate?
o Would you have recommended anything different?
o Be sure to support your answers.
Discussion Board Rubric
Use this rubric as you write your initial post and respond to your peers. This is the same rubric that I will use to grade.
· Initial post – 80 pts
o Patient information = 20 pts
§ 20 pts = Fully explains patient background and request in sufficient detail
§ 13 pts = Missing minimal information
§ 7 pts = Missing sufficient information
§ 0 pts = Did not include patient information
o Diet plan = 20 pts
§ 20 pts = Diet plan is specific and includes a full day’s worth of meals
§ 13 pts = Missing 1-2 key elements in diet plan and/or meals
§ 7 pts = Missing 3-4 key elements in diet plan and/or meals
§ 0 pts = Did not include a diet plan
o Supporting evidence = 20 pts
§ 20 pts = Explanation of diet plan is thorough and included all information on nutrients are digestion
§ 13 pts = Explanation of diet plan is missing 1-2 key points and/or missing minor points on nutrients and digestion
§ 7 pts = Explanation of diet plan is missing 3-4 key points and/or missing major points on nutrients and digestion
§ 0 pts = Did not include supporting evidence of diet plan
o Sources and citations = 10 pts
§ 10 pts = 3 appropriate sources and citations present (including in-text) for each with no errors
§ 7 pts = 3 sources (one may not be appropriate) and citations present (including in-text) for each with minimal errors
§ 4 pts = 3 or less sources (2-3 may not be appropriate or present) and citations present (including in-text) for each with many errors
§ 0 pts = no sources or citations were included
o Grammar and Spelling = 10 pts
§ 10 pts = No grammatical and spelling errors
§ 7 pts = 1-3 grammatical and spelling errors
§ 4 pts = 4-6 grammatical and spelling errors
§ 0 pts = 7 or more grammatical and spelling errors
· Reponses – 20 total pts
o Response 1 = 10 pts
§ 10 pts = Appropriate length with insightful comments
§ 7 pts = Minor errors in response length or comments
§ 4 pts = Inappropriate response length or comments
§ 0 pts = Did not respond to classmate’s post
o Response 2 = 10 pts
§ 10 pts = Appropriate length with insightful comments
§ 7 pts = Minor errors in response length or comments
§ 4 pts = Inappropriate response length or comments
§ 0 pts = Did not respond to classmate’s post
