Weather and ClimatePart 1: Collecting Local Weather DataFor the first part of this week's lab, you will need to collect at least five consecutive days' worth of local weather data. Using measurements from your homemade weather instruments, complete the table below. For those instruments you did not build, use data from a weather website such as weather.com or wunderground.com. Collect your data once each day, keeping as close to the same time of day as possible. For sky conditions, note the approximate percent of the sky that is overcast, and identify the cloud types present if you can. Here is a simple web guide to cloud identification. (Links to an external site.)Weather Station DataDate and TimeHigh Temp. (ºF)Wind Speed (mi/h)Wind DirectionAir Pressure (height of water column, in cm)Precip. (inches)Sky Conditions1234567Weather Station DataIn a couple of well-crafted paragraphs, reflect on your results. What happened over the course of the week? What is the general story of the recent weather where you live? What patterns do you see in your data? For instance, one means of forecasting stormy weather is through monitoring changes in barometric pressure. What do you wonder about?Part 2: Local Impacts of Global Climate ChangeImagine collecting more weather data—indeed, imagine gathering weather data for 2,190 times as long as you did. At that point, you would have 30 years' worth of weather measurements, and only then could a picture of your local climate emerge. Climate is defined as the weather conditions for a particular region, averaged over 30 years. To detect change in climate due to global warming, then, much more than 30 years' worth of weather data are necessary. Let's consider the past 60 years where you live. For this analysis, go to this web page: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/ (Links to an external site.), click on the Time Series tab, and follow the steps below. (Note: In case of a government shutdown or other event that makes this site unavailable, contact your instructor for data sets.)Let's begin by comparing one month's high temperatures over 60 years. From the drop-down menus, choose Maximum Temperature for Parameter. Leave the Time Scale as 1- month. Choose a month you would like to compare—as long as you keep the month specification the same, which month you select does not matter. For Start Year, select 1958. End Year should be 2018. Select your State and County from the drop-down menus. Click on the rectangle labeled "Plot". A graph of the high temperature values for each year should appear. Take a screen shot of the graph to include with you report. (If you are not certain how to do this, check out this helpful resource (Links to an external site.).) What trend do you notice in the overall trajectory of the graph, as you go from left to right? Is it going up, going down, or staying relatively level?Next, compare the same month's low temperatures over the same time range. Leave all of your selections the same, except change Parameter to Minimum Temperature. What does the plot reveal this time? Are low temperatures for your chosen month generally rising, falling, or staying the same in your county? Again, be sure to take a screen shot of the graph.Finally, compare precipitation for the same month over the past 60 years. Leave all other selections the same except change Parameter to Precipitation. What does the plot show? Is precipitation rising where you live, dropping, or staying approximately the same? Be sure to take a screen shot of the graph for your report.Part Three: Global Climate ChangeFinally, view the animation at http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130731.html (Links to an external site.). (Note: In case of a government shut down or other event that makes this site unavailable, contact your instructor for data sets.) Assess the differences from 1884 to 2011. What particular regions of the Earth have changed the most over that time, and how have they changed? Why might those regions be particularly sensitive to climate change? (This question may require some research in the text or using a credible online resource.)Lab ReportFor your lab report this week, submit an APA formatted paper, according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) for all three parts of this lab. Include your screen shots of all three of the graphs that you viewed.

PART I (5)Organic FoodsOrganic foods were once found only in specialty grocery stores, but they are now widely available in specialty and conventional grocery stores alike. In fact, the organic food market, which was at $1 billion in 1990, has grown to a staggering $286 billion market in 2010 (Organic Trade Association, 2011).Clearly the popularity of organic foods has skyrocketed over the past few decades, but the debate remains as to whether organic foods are worth the often-higher price in comparison with conventional foods. With this in mind, along with outside research, answer the following questions.What does the label of "organic" mean? What types of foods can be produced organically? Do organic foods carry any special risks for interactions with medications?What are the advantages and disadvantages of consuming organic food? Is organic food healthier than conventional food? Why or why not?Do you choose to purchase and consume organic food? Why or why not?If organic food was not more expensive than conventional food, would you choose to consume it in lieu of conventional food?Reference:Organic Trade Association. (2011). Industry Statistics and Projected Growth. Retrieved from http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/business.htmlPART II Project tasks to be completed in Week: 5Task 1:Choose from one of the following stages: pregnancy, infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.List the specific nutrition issues affecting individuals in your selected stage.Task 2:Choose a disease or medical condition that could possibly, or commonly, affect your individual. This could be anything ranging from diabetes to cirrhosis.Using the ABCDs of nutritional assessment, create a case study based on an actual client or patient. You can also make one up. Include the following in your case study:Anthropometrics, relevant biochemical tests, clinical assessment, and dietary intake analysis.Be sure to include a list of common medications that may be used to treat your patient's condition and identify potential herb/nutrient/drug interactions that may be relevant.Identify your client's cultural background and give clues as to their socioeconomic status and psychosocial variables. For example, your patient may be a senior living alone on a fixed income or might be living in a nursing facility with reputed staff.Project tasks to be completed during Weeks 6–10 (due during Week 10):Task 1:Create a nutritional care plan for your client. This will include an evaluation of nutritional risk, a list of interventions, and a list of expected outcomes.List the goals of medical nutrition therapy for your patient and suggest an appropriate diet. Does your patient/client require a dietary modification of their regular diet? Are enteral feedings by tube necessary? If so, what formula will you use and why? Describe your recommended method of administration.Task 2:Describe your nutrition education teaching session with your patient and/or their family. What teaching methods will you use (explanation, discussion, demonstration, handouts, etc.)? In your own words, write a paragraph detailing three specific points that you will need to teach your patient about his/her new diet. In addition, give at least one tip to avoid potential herb/nutrient/drug interactions.