previous reading/video materials. 

previous reading/video materials. 

Form a thesis statement:

If Peggy or Mary was a friend of yours, what advice would you give them?  Are they bound by the limits of their genes?  Or can changing their eating and exercise habits lead to sustainable weight loss? Why?

Note: Do not provide a synopsis of the story from the case study.  Assume we are all familiar with the story.

Support your thesis with evidence from the readings/videos

Develop an essay to support your thesis statement using information from the previous reading/video materials.  It is important that you utilize data from 3 or more of the sources that I have provided; the more you use the better. Citing specific numerical and factual evidence from these sources is imperative.

If you want to find more information because you are intrigued or if you have more questions that need answering- please do so BUT only from reputable sources.  They need to be cited!

Grading

Your write up should demonstrate that you can:

· Explain how specific hormones regulate appetite, hunger, fat storage and metabolic rate

· Analyze the role of genetics and environmental factors in maintaining an acceptable body weight.

· Explain how the body uses and stores energy from the food we eat

· Describe how feedback loops work to maintain homeostasis.

· Describe what comprises a healthy nutritional/exercise plan according to the guidelines of the new Food Pyramid.

Ties to earlier Module concepts:

· Understand that a cell’s function determines the proteins that it produces (Ch2)

· Recognize the chemical structure of the four classes of biological organic macromolecules: carbohydrates,lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; differentiate their function in cells and identify key molecules that comprise each class.(Ch.2)

See the grading rubric for guidance on what is expected for full credit. Click the Options icon ((3 vertical dots), then select “Show Rubric.”

Rubric

Writing Assignment

Writing Assignment
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Writing	4.0 pts Exemplary: Sentences are complete, grammar is excellent. No spelling errors and organization is clear. Well written in student’s own words. Appropriate use of quotes. 3.0 pts Accomplished:Generally well written but there are a few errors in punctuation & spelling or organization is a bit unclear.There was excessive use of quotes rather than paraphrasing 2.0 pts Developing:Some of sentences are incomplete. Some spelling & punctuation errors; organization is muddled. One quarter of paper was plagiarized and/or there was a lack of proper citations 1.0 pts Beginning: More than half of sentences are incomplete. Paragraph structure is largely missing and essay is difficult to read. More than half of paper was plagiarized 0.0 pts No effort: student plagiarized entire paper	4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis	4.0 pts Exemplary: Not only successfully collects or analyzes data and rigorously interprets the results but also finds other data or information for consideration. 3.0 pts Accomplished: Successfully collects or identifies relevant data and rigorously presents and interprets the results. 2.0 pts Developing: Successfully collects or identifies relevant data but fails to thoroughly interpret the results 1.0 pts Beginning: Fails to collect or analyze data and information or data collection is not thorough. 0.0 pts No Effort: Fails to collect or analyze data