Task 1:
In this unit, we review some of the hot topics in nutrition including super foods, functional foods, and natural health products. Please discuss you experiences and/or opinions regarding the following questions:
What trendy ‘super foods’ and/or supplements are you familiar with? Share and explain.
What is you opinion of and/or experience with natural health products? (note some critiques below)
Should we obtain all the nutrients that we need from foods or foods and supplements? Why?
What do you think are the current ‘hot topics’ of nutrition? Share and explain.