Evidence Analysis
NFSC 440: Advance Human Nutrition
Skill Area: Nutrition Research
Assignment Title: What is the relationship between coenzyme Q10 intake and inflammatory markers?
What I learned: This assignment taught me how to effectively interpret lengthy research articles and examine the results. I also learned how to create an accurate research and evidence analysis rubric.
Reflection to assignment: This assignment helped me to read and interpret research and results when answering nutrition related question. Nutritionists are often faced with tough questions regarding nutrition and medical care. This assignment gave me the tools to be able to examine the research that has been done to come to an educated conclusion. Through my research I found that findings on Co-Q10 supplementation in patients with CVD and CVD risk factors are mixed, however higher dosages may slightly decrease inflammatory marker interleukin-6 after 12-weeks of supplementation.
Relevance to the profession: In order to provide clients with accurate information, it is important to be able to distinguish quality research from studies filled with limitations and errors.
NFSC 440: Advance Human Nutrition
Skill Area: Nutrition Research
Assignment Title: What is the relationship between coenzyme Q10 intake and inflammatory markers?
What I learned: This assignment taught me how to effectively interpret lengthy research articles and examine the results. I also learned how to create an accurate research and evidence analysis rubric.
Reflection to assignment: This assignment helped me to read and interpret research and results when answering nutrition related question. Nutritionists are often faced with tough questions regarding nutrition and medical care. This assignment gave me the tools to be able to examine the research that has been done to come to an educated conclusion. Through my research I found that findings on Co-Q10 supplementation in patients with CVD and CVD risk factors are mixed, however higher dosages may slightly decrease inflammatory marker interleukin-6 after 12-weeks of supplementation.
Relevance to the profession: In order to provide clients with accurate information, it is important to be able to distinguish quality research from studies filled with limitations and errors.