Research the effects that diets can have on children.

Research the effects that diets can have on children.

Introduction

As we have seen this week, children require a balanced diet in order to promote healthy growth. But what happens if the parent goes on a ‘diet’? Will this create an imbalance for their growing child?

Your Tasks

TASK 1- RESEARCH

Research the effects that diets can have on children. You can focus on a specific diet (vegan, keto, etc.) or you can focus on dieting in a broad sense.

TASK 2- DISCUSS

  1. Are you focusing on a particular diet or dieting in general? (1 point)
  2. Are there benefits to children following a diet? Why or why not? (5 points)
  3. What are problems with having children follow a diet? Think along the lines of physical, mental, and/or social ramifications. (5 points)
  4. What should a parent do and/or consider if they personally are wanting to go on a diet, but still have to cook for their children? Should their children be involved or not? (4 points)
  5. The post must be at least 250 words. (2 points)
  6. Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (3 points).

Answer preview:

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