Of the current issues in legislation, answer questions given and engage in conversation with classmates. This
will help you identify and explain an action that you want to persuade people to take in response. The purpose
of advocacy is to recognize that your writing and involvement in a cause that’s near and dear to you can help
effect change within a community, an organization, a political construct, and the world. Late submissions will
not be accepted.
Directions:
Select one (1) nutrition- or health-related cause that interests you on the EatRight.org website's "Current
Legislation" page.
Head to the Discussion Board to answer questions below and engage in conversation with classmates. Be
sure to write in complete sentences. Please enter your post text directly into text field rather than upload a
document--it makes for easier reading and responding/grading.
Refer to attached samples and grading rubric for details.
Include the names of your Senators and Representatives of the House based on your state and congressional
district. (Click here to locate your district by zip code.)
Provide a summary/key points of the legislation, including what you found most interesting or what you learned
from reading the legislation.
Describe why you are in favor of/against this piece of legislation. How would this legislation affect you (in the
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