In your discussion post (which should be no more than 2 paragraphs), answer one of the following seven prompts.
Broad, open-ended prompts
1. Expand upon one of the topics discussed in lecture by finding and summarizing a research paper, or area of research, around one of the topics. If you have an idea of a field or population you wish to pursue in the future, use this post as an opportunity to explore the intersection between this module and your aspirations.
2. Describe a pathological condition associated with one of the topics throughout the lecture. In your post, explain what is believed to malfunction and approaches to fix it via medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, or stress management.
Targeted prompts
3. How does pepto bismol work to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and diarrhea?
4. Describe evidence of adaptation related to an eating behavior, such as stomach expansion to train for competitive eating or the changes observed in response to fasting.
5. How does food processing change our eating behavior? See: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(19)30248-7.pdf
6. Describe the rationale behind a fueling or hydration strategy employed by athletes surrounding exercise.
7. How does quality/poor sleep, activity/inactivity, or fasting/nutritious/processed food influence gut hormone secretion or the gut microbiome?
