Humanities Homework Help

Introduction

As we have seen this week, children require a balanced diet in order to promote healthy growth. But what happens if the parent goes on a ‘diet’? Will this create an imbalance for their growing child?

Your Tasks 

Task 1- Research

Research the effects that diets can have on children. You can focus on a specific diet (vegan, keto, etc.) or you can focus on dieting in a broad sense. 

Task 2- Discuss

1. Are you focusing on a particular diet or dieting in general? (1 point)
2. Are there benefits to children following a diet? Why or why not? (5 points)
3. What are problems with having children follow a diet? Think along the lines of physical, mental, and/or social ramifications.  (5 points)
4. What should a parent do and/or consider if they personally are wanting to go on a diet, but still have to cook for their children? Should their children be involved or not? (4 points)