​Lacy McGraw
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Professional Portfolio​
School Projects
This is a list of noteworthy projects and papers that support my achievement of critical thinking, communication, and research skills. To open simply click on the view button​
This 7-day cycle menu offers a specific pattern of meal components and provides variety to a population who routinely eat within the establishment. This menu is practical, appealing, and follows standard cycle menu guidelines such as restriction on repetition and diversity in color, texture and flavor.
Cycle Menu Project. ​
Nutrition 311 Foodservice Production and Purchasing
Supplement Evaluation Paper. ​
Nutrition 417 Human Nutrition Science
This paper evaluates the macronutrient supplement of L-Carnitine and its effect on weight loss. I conducted extensive research of peer reviewed studies, evaluated studies provided by the supplement providers, and compared the supplement form with food sources.
Foodservice Policy. ​
Nutrition 446 Managing Food and Nutrition services
​This is an in-depth and detailed policy on employee hygiene for a food service operation. The objective was to write a policy that communicates industry standards as well as other necessary requirements that set the procedure for both employer and employee to follow
Consumer Paper on a Controversial Issue. ​
Nutrition 439 Communication in Dietetics
This paper communicates scientific research on the controversial topic of a vegetarian diet preventing heart disease. The goal was to communicate evidenced based recommendations by highlighting key messages and write at an 8th grade level.