Shasta College

Center for Human Development

Assignment 9                                                                Name __________________

Due: May 2 (MWF), May 3 (T&TH), May 5 (TH) 

Q1.  Please read “Controversy: Fetal and infant nutrition: emerging links with chronic diseases” in Chapter 12 (pp467-471) and answer the following questions.

Q1-1.  Cite the evidence that supports the “low birthweight theory” and the evidence which doesn’t support the theory.

Q1-2.  Cite the evidence that supports “cow’s milk formula theory” and the evidence which doesn’t support the theory.

Q1-3. Suppose that you’re pregnant.  Name three strategies that could help your child prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in children.