Discussion Post: Coconut Oil
• Find one peer-reviewed primary (Original Research) article on Topic 8.
• Read and evaluate the article chosen.
• Write a summary of the article that answers the following questions for the article:
a) Who were the participants of the study? (i.e. healthy men, postmenopausal women)
b) What is the intervention and control; or the comparison?
c) What type of study was done? (i.e. RCT, case-control)
d) What is the main finding of the peer-reviewed article?
e) List 2 or more strengths and 2 or more weaknesses of the study design (not the results).
• What are the benefits of coconut oil?
• What are the cons of coconut oil
• Is there sufficient scientific data to support consuming coconut oil? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.