Fad Diet Research Project

Step 1: Topic

Choose one of the following diets to research:

* Atkins Diet

* Cabbage Soup Diet

* Weight Watchers Subway Diet

* Zone Diet

* South Beach Diet

Step 2: Research

Using the Internet, research the diet you have chosen. Be sure to summarize all of the information in your own words! You must provide a bibliography using APA format.

Step 3: Reporting Information

Report on the following…

a) Description of the diet
b) Who created the diet?
c) When the diet was created?
d) What kinds of food can or cannot be eaten on this diet?
e) Are there any health issues or risks associated with this diet?
f) Is exercise recommended?
g) Are any famous people advocating for this diet? If so, whom?

Step 4: Diet Analysis

Based on your knowledge of required nutrients, do you think this diet is healthy? Why or why not?

If you are unsure of how to create a bibliography using APA format, please go to one of the website below for assistance.

http://employees.csbsju.edu/proske/nursing/apa.htm

Culture and Beauty

Choose a culture to research how beauty is defined in that culture. If you have a difficult time finding answers for a specific culture, feel free to choose Canadian Culture.  You should already know a lot about it :)

Answer the following questions in a one-page report:

1) How does the culture define beauty in females?
2) How does the culture define beauty in males?
3) Has this culture's idea of beauty changed over time? If so, how? What factors have influenced these changes?
4) What are the similarities and differences between the culture's ideal and the ideal of beauty for men and women in Western society.

THIS IS DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD ~ USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
 
If you have time, you may work with your kitchen group to search for recipes for the Iron Chef competition on Monday!  Remember, you have to make enough for everyone in the class to have a taste and it must be within the budget ($8.00/kitchen) but feel free to bring items in to make your dish extra appealing :)