Overview
The Purpose
Food and activity play a huge role in your health and can contribute to certain types of metabolic disorders. By taking a closer look at our eating and activity habits, we
can predict if we're at risk of developing certain conditions. This allows us to take preventative measures by changing our lifestyles. The purpose of this task is to
diagnose if an individual has diabetes by analysing lab test results and a 3-day food and exercise journal. This assessment also helps you to develop experimental
design, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
The Task
Alice had been feeling unwell for a few days, and her doctor had asked her to do a blood test. Her results indicate that she has abnormal blood glucose levels and
triglyceride levels. The doctor has asked her to do another test called the glucose tolerance test and keep a food and activity journal for 3 days. Your task is to
analyse the results from the glucose tolerance test and determine if she has diabetes. You will also need to look at her food and exercise journal and see if there are
any red flags that might increase her risk of developing metabolic diseases and make some recommendations to change her lifestyle if necessary. Use the template
provided to complete the diagnosis report. The Excel files containing the data can be found on the Moodle Assessment table. These files must be submitted as part
of your final submission.
Below are some personal statistics about Alice.
Age: 28
Weight: 79 kg
Height: 1.64 m
Occupation: Office Worker
Based in: Sydney
Medical History: No known conditions and not pregnantExpectations and Marking Criteria
The document you submit must address all of the following aspects. The total marks available for this assessment are 50.
Further information and detailed instructions will be provided during the Week 7 tutorial. Students must attend this tutorial or watch the recording if they are unable to
attend live, as specific requirements for the assessment will be explained in detail during this session.
You must submit the completed Excel files together with the Diagnosis Report document. If the Excel files are not completed and submitted, the
Diagnosis Report will not be marked, and you will receive zero marks for this assessment.
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