"Living with diabetes has never stopped me from accomplishing my dreams, so it shouldn't stop you. Control your diabetes. Don't let your diabetes control you."
Max Domi, Canadian NHL Player, Author & Diabetes/Celiac AdvocateMost people take the process of eating for granted, but for those with digestive disorders or severe allergies, every meal requires a strategy. In this module, you will trace the path of the digestive system, investigate the critical role of vitamins and minerals, and learn how to adapt nutrition for various health conditions.
Before we can look at what goes wrong with nutrition, we need to understand the "machinery." Your digestive system is a complex assembly line that breaks down food into the nutrients your body needs to survive.
Beyond calories, your body requires specific micronutrients to function. A lack of even one essential vitamin can lead to significant health issues.
Many people live with conditions that prevent their digestive systems from working properly, requiring them to completely redesign their diets.
Food allergies range from mild discomfort to life-threatening emergencies. Understanding the spectrum of these reactions is vital for personal and community safety.
Using the research you gathered in the previous sections, you will use Canva.com to create a resource to help others manage their nutritional health.
You have full access to Canva with your @asyncacademy account. Just choose "Log in with Google".
Video Recording Tip: You are highly encouraged to use Canva's free video templates, stock media, and slides to make your presentation visually appealing. Practice your delivery beforehand to speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and present with a professional, supportive tone.
Deliverable:
Submit your completed video recording as an MP4 (.mp4) file using the course app submission portal.
Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.
Digestive Disorder Advisory Video (.mp4 file)
We are learning to:
Understand the anatomy of the digestive system and its role in nutrient absorption
Investigate how digestive disorders and food allergies necessitate dietary strategies
Develop practical resources to help individuals manage nutritional requirements despite health challenges
I can:
Explain how specific digestive disorders or allergies affect the body's ability to get the nutrients it needs
Strategize a dietary plan for a person with a specific health condition to ensure they meet their nutritional goals
Identify ways to redesign a kitchen or eating environment to accommodate someone with severe food allergies or disorders
Create a video resource that clearly outlines the symptoms and management of a digestive ailment
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Health Concepts & Deficiencies (Knowledge / Understanding)
How accurately does the student explain the physiological impact of the disorder/allergy and its effect on nutrient/vitamin absorption?
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Explains the physiological impact and nutrient absorption challenges with high accuracy and scientific detail | Explains the physiological impact and nutrient absorption challenges clearly and with appropriate detail | Explains some physiological impacts or nutrient absorption challenges with basic understanding | Explains physiological impacts with limited accuracy or detail |
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Oral & Visual Communication (Communication)
How clearly, engagingly, and professionally does the student present their warning and facts in the video?
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Communicates ideas in the video with a high degree of clarity, visual interest, and a professional, respectful tone | Communicates ideas in the video clearly, with good visual interest and tone | Communicates ideas in the video with basic clarity and organization | Communicates ideas in the video with limited clarity or organization |
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Dietary Planning & Environmental Redesign (Thinking / Inquiry)
How effectively does the student design dietary strategies and environmental adaptations for individuals with digestive disorders/allergies?
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Develops exceptionally practical, highly detailed dietary plans and creative, thorough environmental adaptations. | Develops realistic dietary plans and solid environmental adaptations. | Develops basic dietary plans and environmental adaptations with some relevance. | Develops weak or incomplete dietary plans and environmental adaptations. |
Explains the physiological impact and nutrient absorption challenges with high accuracy and scientific detail
Explains the physiological impact and nutrient absorption challenges clearly and with appropriate detail
Explains some physiological impacts or nutrient absorption challenges with basic understanding
Explains physiological impacts with limited accuracy or detail
Communicates ideas in the video with a high degree of clarity, visual interest, and a professional, respectful tone
Communicates ideas in the video clearly, with good visual interest and tone
Communicates ideas in the video with basic clarity and organization
Communicates ideas in the video with limited clarity or organization
Develops exceptionally practical, highly detailed dietary plans and creative, thorough environmental adaptations.
Develops realistic dietary plans and solid environmental adaptations.
Develops basic dietary plans and environmental adaptations with some relevance.
Develops weak or incomplete dietary plans and environmental adaptations.