Health Medical Homework Help

Responses to 2 original discussions must be generated, the discussion theme and the 2 original discussions will be provided.

Both replies must be at least 400 words each and must have at least 3 references no older than 5 years.

The 2 original responses will be provided

This is the actual Discussion theme:

Healthy Eating

The cells in our body require specific nutrients for growth, maintenance, and repair. These nutrients include water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. However, too much or too little of any can pose a problem in how our body functions.

Use your textbook readings and other reliable resources to research these topics in further detail. Then, in your main post, answer the following discussion questions:

1. Based on research, what foods are considered healthy foods? List examples.
2. Identify one mineral and explain how it is used in the body.
3. Identify one vitamin our body requires and describe how too much or too little can affect the function of the body.
4. Research different food diet options available (refrain from discussing the use of OTC medications), then answer the following:
   1. List the food diet you chose.
   2. Describe how this diet is supposed to work.
   3. What are the basic guidelines to follow for this diet to be successful?
   4. What are the success/fail rates?
   5. Do you know anyone who has tried this diet? If so, were they successful in the long run? Why or why not.