Assignment Task: Select one of the three options below and address the question(s) listed.
Clearly label your subject when you reply: Sodium, Caffeine, or Water.
Reference the textbook and at least one other reliable information source in your post.
Option 1: Sodium
- Go to the website Science Daily and search for an article about sodium in diet.
- Summarize what you learned and compare to the information about sodium in the textbook. Any surprises?
- What are the biggest sources of sodium in your diet?
- Do you pay attention to the amount of sodium in your diet? Why or why not?
- Do you plan to make any changes after reading the information this week?
Option 2: Caffeine
- Go to the website Science and search for an article about caffeine.
- Summarize what you learned and compare to the information about caffeine in the textbook. Any surprises?
- What are the sources of caffeine in your diet?
- Do you pay attention to the amount of caffeine in your diet? Why or why not?
- Do you plan to make any changes after reading the information this week?
Option 3: Water
- Do you mainly drink bottled water or tap water? What is this preference based on?
- Go to the website Science Daily and search for an article about the quality of drinking water.
- Based on the article you found, which do you believe is the safest option: bottled or tap?
- What are some concerns associated with tap water vs. bottled water?