Discussion Question 1:

                 a) Do women need to be concerned about their nutritional status prior to pregnancy? Be specific in your examples.  

                  b) For instance, are there certain nutrients prior to pregnancy that a female should  consume adequately, either in their diet or with supplementation?  Don't forget to                                 explain why they would need certain nutrients and how important they are to either the mother or the infant. Be specific in your explanation.  

                  c) What about pre-pregnancy  weight?  Is weight an issue prior to pregnancy?  Why?

Discussion Question 2:

                a) When is the appropriate time to introduce solid foods to an infant? Are there signs that indicate when an infant is ready to receive this new type of feeding? or is it just                            when everyone else tells you to begin?

                 b) What is considered the best first choice of solid foods for infants, and why?

                 c) What are the recommendations for introducing solid foods?

                d) What are some of the concerns one should have or be aware of when first introducing solid foods?

Discussion Question 3:

                a) What do they suggest people do in order to prevent heart disease as far as food intake is concerned (for instance consume less than 30% of total calories as fat)? Please                          provide at least 2 of their recommendations, but no more than 4, so that everyone has a chance to participate. I can guarantee that some of you will see a possible essay                        question that requires you to explain many dietary strategies to combat heart disease or hypertension.

Discussion Question 4: 

                 a) What is 'chronic disease?"

                 b) Is it the same as an infectious disease?

                 c) Does lifestyle have an affect on chronic disease?