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HP 372: Contemporary Health Issues

Choosing a Topic

Choosing a current health trend is your first challenge. Here are some tips:

  • Choose a topic that you are interested in! The research process is more relevant if you care about your topic.
  • Narrow your topic to something manageable.
    • If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information and not be able to focus.
    • Background reading can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic. 
  • Review the guidelines in your assignment.  Ask your professor or a librarian for suggestions.
  • Google - try a search for health trends or wellness trends 

Eating Well Magazine - Top 10 Health and Wellness Trends for 2021

Healthline - Top 10 Food and Nutrition Trends on the Horizon for 202

  • Current headlines - pay attention to the news for coverage on recent health fads
  • Think about an area you want to focus on - diet trends, exercise trends, etc.