Learning_Reflection

During this semester in Nutrition I have learned alot. I have much more about how my body works and what I need to do to live a more healthier lifestyle. With food rules and food pyramids I have learned what foods are good for me and which are not . As we did many assignments, one for example the Vitamin and Mineral Supplements packet, I have learned that our body needs diffrent vitamins to help us increase our nutrient needs.Some supplements help us to improve nutrition status, improve the body`s defenses, and reduce disease risk. Many people should take certain supplements, but only at a certain exent . If asked, the best thing to do ,was recieve the vitamin through natural foods.Many energy supplements, are not good for you . Like energy drinks , they provide a short amount of energy , but later lead to a crash and burn . Through the course I have also become more enhanced with my vocabulary . Through Roots testing and Roots Bingo , I have learn the meaning to many roots of words. It has not only helped me to expand my vocabulary . But it has also helped me to really understand the words I already know. For instance , I knew what osteoporisis meant but now I really know how to divide the two roots up for a better overall meaning . I think this helps in learning new words also.During our labs, in which I enjoyed so much, I learned so much about Vitamin B and how to determine amounts of Vitamin C in drinks. I think that these were my two favorite labs, not only because they were fun , but because they were very informational too.The Vitamin C laboratory was thirst quenching (lol). During this lab we were to compare certain amounts of drinks and juices , using an indicator.We could tell if there was Vitamin C , if the indicator turned clear.The other assignment was delicous. In this lab we were to determine the amout of Vitamin B in Cereal , Milk and Bananas. It helped us to become familiar with our B vitamins and our daily requirements . Overall it was a great lab, espcially at that time in which I was hungry.(lol)Every assignment and Lab has served some value for me . I know that it will help me to become more aware of the things I eat as well as a healthier eater. One lab I i did not really care for , was the Kool-aid lab.Out of all the assignements, I think I learned the least amount during this assinment . Not only was it boring , but it was difficult too. This was probably because of us not really going over molecules and polar objects in class. Another reason , is because we couldnt drink the Koolaid at the end of the lab. This was something I think that the whole class was looking forward to. If i had one thing to change about this class or if I were the teacher . I would not change anything far as "learning" wise. Everything was in order and you were reasonable , but yet still stood by your due assingment dates. I think as far as difficulty of the class 1-10 . It would be a 6 . We complained alot , but you really worked with us far as assinments . you may give us a hard test and if everyone failed or did not do that well. you would give us an easier assinment to redeem ourselfs, and improve our averages. If i could take this course again , I would have worked to become more orgainized and more aware of the due dates . I would have studied more and gave a better effort in all my assinments . My advice for next year's class is to just work with Mrs. Chag. Though it may seem boring at the time , mostly because it is a two hour session. At the end , you will realize that you did have fun in that class. You will realize all the fun acativites and begin to appreciate it more. It also will help you in the long run . You will be more healthier and picky of your eating choices.Just complete your assignments on time , and just give a solid effort . And when it is all done with , you will be proud at the things you accomplished in that class.