Discussion 4

Week 4: Sodium, caffeine, or water?
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TASK: Select one of the three options below and address the question(s) listed.  Clearly label your subject when you reply: sodium, caffeine or water.

1. Sodium
Go to the web-site Science Dailyhttps://www.sciencedaily.com  or the university library http://www.umuc.edu/library/database/ and search for a full text article about  about sodium in diet, summarize what you learned and compare to the information about sodium in the textbook. Any surprises? Do you pay attention to the amount of sodium in your diet? Why or why not? 

2. Caffeine
Go to the web-site Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily.com  or the university library http://www.umuc.edu/library/database/ and search for a full text article about  caffeine. Summarize what you learned and compare to the information about caffeine in the textbook. Any surprises? Do you pay attention to the amount of caffeine in your diet? Why or why not? 

3. Water
Do you drink mainly bottled water or tap water? Which do you believe is the safest options? What are some concerns associated with tap water vs. bottled water? Reference the textbook and at least one other reliable information source in your post.

Rubric 

Student has responded to all parts of the question correctly.  Uses appropriate supporting evidence whenever needed.

Student demonstrates strong writing skills.  Writes in complete sentences.  Proper use of spelling and grammar.  Meets length requirements.  References provided in APA format. Uses parenthetical citations.