The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Week 9, Day 3.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by Week 9, Day 7.
Discussion Question 1
Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the causes of coronary artery disease. On the basis of your research, respond to the following:
State the chemical composition of the sterol present in high levels in most people who belong to the high-risk group.
Distinguish between the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ forms of this sterol.
Explain the function of the good form of this sterol in the body.
List four different foods that are sources of the bad form.
Discussion Question 2
If glucose levels of a patient are high, respond to the following:
State the results that a Benedict’s test would indicate (specify the solution color).
State the composition and the properties of the ketohexose derived from fruit jam.
Describe the manner in which ketohexose acts as a reducing sugar in the test.