Lauren Bollier Career Portfolio

NFSC: 440 Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism

 Skill Area: General Nutrition

Assignment Title: Dietary Supplement Critique

What I learned:  In this assignment I learned how to write a newsletter for the lay public on dietary supplements.  My partner and I chose the topic of Calcium + Vitamin D and whether or not these two vitamins aid in weight loss and risks associated with metabolic syndrome.  We spent a lot of time on this project; researching whether or not the evidence is sufficient enough to support.   

Reflection to assignment:  This assignment made me realize the importance of research.  Researchers and scientists invest a lot of time and energy into these projects, hoping for a positive outcome.    

Relevance to the profession:  At one point in my career I might be doing research projects on different supplements and how it pertains to nutrition and health.  This assignment furthered my knowledge about how research articles are written and conducted.  It is also important for me to know what research is reliable and what I can tell my future patients about supplement use.