Post Bio150 unit 2 discussion
Unit 2.1 DB: Nutrition, Religion, and Culture
Many religions and cultures have food restrictions based upon belief systems (see Table 3.10 in your text). After Reading Chapter 3, you now have a very strong awareness of what foods must be consumed to provide a nutritious diet and fuel our bodies. What are the pros and cons to religious beliefs or cultural beliefs and food restrictions? Please provide examples of your own religion or ethnic culture, or one you have interest in. For example, jewish people eat only kosher foods, and dairy/meat cannot be on the same plate. How might this affect their diet?
Unit 2.2 DB: Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery (bariatric surgery) is an elective procedure that involves stapling or banding the stomach, thereby creating a small pouch, and connecting that pouch to a shortened section of small intestine. This creates a smaller upper stomach, thus limiting intake to fewer calories at one time. This surgery is becoming more and more popular, even among those individuals not classified as obese. What consequences does gastric bypass surgery have on digestion, and therefore nutrient absorption? Do you think Americans should use gastric bypass surgery as a means for dieting? If not, where do we draw the line?
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