EDGU1003
Tutorial 8
Semester 1, 2024
Part 1 Chronic Disease
Analysis (1000 words approx.)
Choose one of the chronic disease conditions from the list below:
• Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
• Type 2 diabetes mellites (T2DM)
• Hypertension
Comment on evidence from scientific literature or health policy/position
papers regarding the chosen condition. Discuss the following:
1. Brief explanation of the condition.
2. Signs and symptoms of the condition.
3. Dietary and lifestyle choices that may lead to the condition or worsening of the
condition.
4. Specific groups that might be susceptible to developing the condition.
5. Lifestyle and nutrition recommendations to alleviate risk of further/worsening
disease.
• Requirements of this section:
1. Provide a succinct background/description of the chosen chronic condition
• Include data/statistics on its prevalence
• What are common sign/symptoms experienced with the condition?
• How is it diagnosed?
• Are there risk factors which are not diet or lifestyle related which can cause this
condition, e.g. pre-existing health conditions?
2. Identify & explain dietary & lifestyle factors which can lead to developing this
chronic condition
3. Identify 2-3 vulnerable population groups who are at risk of developing this chronic
condition & explain why they are at risk
• E.g. genetics, age, gender, ethnicity, etc.
4. Provide research-based recommendations to prevent the development, and/or,
manage the chronic condition
• Support your discussion points with peer-reviewed citations.
What to include for Part 1?
Part 2a. Sports Nutrition
Requirements (1000 words
approx.)
Using peer reviewed academic literature to support your response,
discuss the nutritional demands of elite-level athlete in a sport of
your choice.
Things to consider:
• A review of the physical requirements of the sport and training
(e.g. energy systems utilised, endurance requirements, muscular
requirements, recovery requirements)
• Identify and compare nutrition requirements for pre-competition
(or training), during competition and recovery, of an elite-level
athlete in the chosen sport, with a focus on the following:
o Energy (kJ).
o Macronutrients (i.e. protein, carbohydrate & dietary fat).
o Hydration requirements.
• Identify one key micronutrient relevant to the chosen sport.
What to include for Part 2a?
• Begin with an introduction or overview to the chosen sport
• What is the sport?
• Team-based vs an individual sport?
• What does a typical training session involve? How does an elite athlete train to prepare for
competition?
• Describe the physical requirements of the sport.
• Energy systems involved? Endurance or power based? Explain how/why.
• Recovery protocol (e.g. stretching, ice baths etc…)
• Identify & compare nutrition requirements for pre-competition, competition and recovery.
• Nutrition requirements should be linked to the physical requirements of the sport as justification
• Include protocols which are appropriate and/or specific to the sport e.g marathon runners will
have protocols for pre comp (lead up to race), pre race day, race day, during race & recovery while
a footy player who competes weekly will have a protocol for pre comp, during the week, game
day & recovery straight after a game
• Justify/explain why the chosen micronutrient is of importance for an elite athlete
• e.g. mechanisms of actions which supports wellbeing and/or performance
• Recommended intake? Can use the NHMRC’s NRVs if unable to find literature specific to the chosen
sport
• Discussion points must be supported with peer-reviewed citations.
Using a
summary
table…
• Data describing nutrition requirements can be presented
in a summary table, but…
• You must include an explanation about the relevance of this
data, linked to the physical demands of the sport, in the main
body of your report for part 2a.
• Marks deducted if:
1. Data is presented without providing any explanation.
2. A lengthy explanation is integrated into the summary table
instead of the main body of the report.
• Both demonstrate improper use of a summary table.
• Helpful strategy to save on word count
• Summary tables are optional – there is no need to
include one if you’re unsure how to summarise data
appropriately
This is one
example of
what using a
summary
table should
look like.
(purely an example as data has
been made up!)
Table 1: Nutrition recommendations for a 22 yr old female CrossFit athlete during competition and
for recovery phases (Lee et al., 2020).
Nutrition recommendations
Nutrient During competition Recovery
Energy (kJ/d) 10 000 1 000
Protein (g/d 150 20
Carbohydrate (g/d) 500 100
Fat (g/d) 20 10
Fluids (l/d) 2.5 250
Sodium (mg/d) 50 20
Text in main body of report describing context of sport etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of energy (Table 1) required by an elite athlete linked to
demands of sport written in full sentences, etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of a macronutrient (Table 1) required by an elite athlete
linked to demands of sport written in full sentences, etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of another macronutrient (Table 1) required by an elite
athlete linked to demands of sport written in full sentences, etc…
This is
another
example of
what using a
summary
table should
look like.
(purely an example as
data has been made up!)
Table 1: Nutrition recommendations for a 22 yr old female CrossFit athlete during competition and
for recovery phases (Lee et al., 2020).
Nutrition recommendations
Nutrient During competition Recovery
Energy (kJ/d) 10 000 1 000
Protein (g/d 150 20
Carbohydrate (g/d) 500 100
Fluids (l/d) 2.5 250
Sodium (mg/d) 50 20
Text in main body of report describing context of sport etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of energy required by an elite athlete linked to demands of
sport written in full sentences, etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of a macronutrient required by an elite athlete linked to
demands of sport written in full sentences, etc…
This is a structured paragraph within the main body of report explaining the
role and amount of another macronutrient required by an elite athlete linked
to demands of sport written in full sentences, etc…
A summary of the elite athlete’s requirements are summarised in Table 1.
This is one
example of
what using a
summary
table should
not look like
as context to
data has not
been
provided.
Table 1: Nutrition recommendations for a 22 yr old female CrossFit athlete during competition and
for recovery phases (Lee et al., 2020).
Nutrition recommendations
Nutrient During competition Recovery
Energy (kJ/d) 10 000 1 000
Protein (g/d 150 20
Carbohydrate (g/d) 500 100
Fluids (l/d) 2.5 250
Sodium (mg/d) 50 20
Text in main body of report describing context of sport
etc…
Paragraph(s) in main body of report mentioning that an
elite athlete has specific nutrition requirements but does
not provide an in-depth explanation (or provides minimal
explanation) & presents data in a summary table.
This is another
example of
what using a
summary table
should not look
like as
discussion
points should
not be placed
in a summary
table.
Table 1: Nutrition recommendations for a 22 yr old female CrossFit athlete during competition and
for recovery phases (Lee et al., 2020).
Nutrition recommendations
Nutrient During competition Recovery Justification
Energy (kJ/d) 10 000 1 000 Energy is required to fuel the athlete’s performance
because XYZ energy systems are used & activity levels
are high, etc…
Protein (g/d) 150 20 Protein is needed in higher amounts before and during
competition for muscle synthesis, but less is required in
recovery because etc…
Carbohydrate
(g/d)
500 100 Carbohydrate is needed in higher amounts before and
during competition for glycogen loading, but less is
required in recovery because etc…
Fluids (l/d) 2.5 250 Fluids are needed in higher amounts before and during
competition for performance, but less is required in
recovery because etc…
Sodium (mg/d) 50 20 Sodium is needed in higher amounts before and during
competition for electrolyte replacement, but less is
required in recovery because etc…
Text in main body of report describing context of sport etc…
Paragraph(s) in main body of report mentioning that an elite athlete has specific
nutrition requirements but does not provide an in-depth explanation (or provides
minimal explanation), instead elaborates on these points in the summary table.
Part 2b. –
Supplementation (500
words approx.)
Provide justification for one supplement that may improve
performance in the sport selected in Part 2a. This section
should:
1. Provide evidence of efficacy using peer reviewed
academic literature throughout.
2. Provide a review of the supplement:
1. how it works in the body,
2. how much scientific evidence is available to
support its use,
3. describe its classification, and implication, within
the AIS Sports Supplement Framework and WADA
for safe and legal use,
4. potential disadvantages or side effects of its use.
3. Identify aspects of the sport where the supplement
might be advantageous.
4. Link with Part 2a to provide justification for use in the
chosen sport.
What to include in Part 2b?
• Identify one appropriate supplement that will support the performance of an elite athlete
in your chosen sport.
• Explain how/why the proposed supplement is helpful for the athlete, i.e. mechanisms of
action. Link this explanation to the physical demands of the sport (part 2a) as justification.
• Explain the evidence on:
• Efficacy
• Protocol (e.g. recommended dose)
• Safety
• Side effects
• AIS sports supplement framework & WADA classification
• Discussion points must be supported with peer-reviewed citations.
• Week 9 tutorial will be helpful for this section.
Marking rubric: Part 1 – Dietary Analysis
• Has an accurate & thorough description, including how the chosen chronic
condition is diagnosed, been provided?
• Have all relevant dietary & lifestyle risk factors been identified?
• Has an explanation as to how these can lead to the development of the
chronic condition been included?
• Have other risk factors (not diet or lifestyle related) also been mentioned?
• Has an explanation as to how/why these can increase susceptibility of
developing this condition been provided?
• Have 2-3 vulnerable population groups been appropriately identified,
supported with an explanation as to why these groups are susceptible to
developing the chronic condition?
Marking rubric: Part 1 – Dietary Analysis
(cont.)
• How accurate & thorough are the proposed recommendations?
• Has an explanation as to how these recommendations can help
manage symptoms, and/or prevent, the chronic disease from
occurring also been provided?
• e.g. A high fibre diet may help manage Type 2 diabetes because it contains
XYZ properties etc…
• e.g. Walnuts are contain ABC which can help CVD etc…
• Have peer-reviewed sources been used to support discussion points?
Marking rubric: 2a – Sports nutrition
requirements
• Has the sport been comprehensively described?
• Is data describing nutrition requirements for an elite athlete in the chosen
sport thorough & specific?
• Have recommendations for pre-competition, competition and recovery been
clearly identified & compared?
• Have appropriate protocols specific to the sport been identified?
• Have these recommendations been clearly linked to the physical demands of
the sport?
• Has a key micronutrient been identified, with an explanation as to why this
is important for an athlete in the chosen sport?
• Have peer-reviewed sources been used to support discussion points?
Marking rubric: 2b – Supplementation
• Has an appropriate supplement been recommended with clear
explanation of how/why this supports the athlete’s performance (i.e.
linked to the physical demands of the sport)
• Have specific recommendations for how/when this should be used
(i.e. dosage protocol) been described?
• Is there clear & comprehensive explanation about the evidence
supporting use of these supplements?
• Have limitations & potential side effects related to the supplement
been explained?
• Have peer-reviewed sources been used to support discussion points?
Marking rubric: Organisation/ Conceptualisation
• Is the overall flow of the report logical & cohesive?
• Proper use of paragraphs
• Sentence structure
• Structured flow linking concepts in a coherent manner
• Sub-headings can be used (recommended!)
• Have all tables/figures included in report been labelled, cross-
referenced & cited (if appropriate)?
• Remember to check for spelling, punctuation & grammatical
errors
• A common grammatical error to avoid is the use of contractions
• An example “it’s” should be spelt out as “it is”
Marking rubric: Organisation/ Conceptualisation
• Correct use/representation of acronyms
• First use of acronyms must be written in full with acronym represented
in brackets e.g. “The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) …”
• “AGHE” can then be used throughout the report without having to be written out
in full
• Avoid colloquial terminology
• e.g. use “carbohydrates” not “carbs”
• Must be written in 3rd person
• Avoid “you”, “I” or “we”
• Avoid unnecessary and/or excessive use of direct quotes from
literature – paraphrasing reflects good academic style writing
Marking rubric: Referencing
• APA 7th style must be used
• Read the style guide carefully!
• Be mindful of how/where in-text citations are placed. The style guide
provides examples.
• Must provide:
• In-text references
• Reference list
• “Peer-reviewed” literature refers to the following sources:
• Scientific articles or published journal articles
• Textbooks
• Government publications/resources
• Lecture slides
Miscellaneous
FAQs
In-text citations are included in the word count.
There is a ±10% leeway on the word count limit for each section.
Aim for a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed citations.
Aiming for an HD? Pay attention to how concepts are cohesively &
logically linked together in clear but simple language, consistency
with providing in-depth explanations throughout each section, as
well as breadth & quality of references used. These will be carefully
considered when marks are allocated for each section.
Still have a question? Post your dietary assignment question on the
“Dietary Assignment questions” discussion board.
Please remember …
submit the bibliography/reference list
as a separate document
to the main report (Parts 1, 2a & 2b),
i.e. 2 individual/separate documents (Word
or PDF) needs to be uploaded into Canvas.
REMINDER: SCANA workshop for EDGU1003
• Workshop 2 (5 pm – 6.30 pm, Monday, 22 April)
• This workshop focuses on the academic language aspects of your EDGU1003
assignment and discusses additional strategies to help you successfully complete the
task.
• We will analyse excerpts from past assignments of EDGU1003 students, and explore
some tools that can aid in proofreading your assignments.
• Link to sign up for the SCANA workshops for EDGU1003, is on “Announcements”
page: https://learning-hub.sydney.edu.au/EDGU1003-scana-workshop
• Once registered, you'll receive automated emails from the Learning Hub containing
the Zoom link to access the SCANA support workshop for EDGU1003.
• These workshops will not be recorded, so please make time to attend the live
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Questions?