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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Ian (Wiki Ed) (talk) 16:17, 26 January 2018 (UTC)

Hello classmate taking nutrition 1150! My name is Shanelle. I'm also taking this course. This is my attempt at a self introduction. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ksq4 (talk • contribs) 13:36, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

NS1150 article selection

Hi Indiemindy, In reviewing your choices, I think the best option would be to edit the article on "Almond milk". I will go ahead and assign that one to you. Let me know if you have any other questions! Saguaromelee (talk) 14:31, 26 February 2018 (UTC)

Feedback for annotated bibliography

Hello! You have the basics down for your bibliography, but I could not tell how this might be used to develop the edits to your article. There is not really a summary of the key points of the article beyond the four questions asked for the module. When you add to this for the next module, be sure to consider expanding a bit so you get the full details of the article that will help you to add to your final edits. Let me know if you have any questions! Saguaromelee (talk) 13:25, 3 April 2018 (UTC)

Feedback on edits for Almond Milk Wiki Page

Hello,

I am trying to add the following paragraphs to the Almond Milk Wikipedia page, and I'd like to ask for some feedback on the content and whether I should create a new sub-heading or add under an already existing one. Thank you!

1. Several clinical presentations of children associated with high almond milk ingestion featuring hematuria, dysuria, abdominal pain or kidney stones. Studies suggest that the high oxalate content in almond milk products cause these symptoms especially in young children between ages 7 and 13 years who consume less fluid and restricted variety of foods than adults. Because humans lack oxalic decarboxylase that can degrade oxalic acid, an excessive amount of almond milk intake can compromise renal health.

2. "A majority of American almonds are grown in the state of California. In light of the recent issues with drought in California,[22] it has become more difficult to raise almonds in a sustainable manner. The issue becomes complex because of the high amount of water needed to produce almonds. Studies show that a single almond requires roughly 1.1 US gallons (0.92 imperial gallons; 4.2 liters) of water to grow properly.[23]"... (continuing from original content under the sub-paragraph 'Sustainability')... Although a 100mL of milk requires a 100 liters of water, the environmental concern about almond milk production comes from the fact that its production is focused heavily on one particular part of the world that suffers from serious drought and earthquakes. Almond crop uses 80% of the state's water, and in order to pump out water, almond farmers drill into 11 inches into aquifers which could trigger earthquakes by threatening critical infrastructures such as bridges and roads.

3. The environmental impact of almond milk production also threatens the health of honey bees. Honey bees store pollens to feed growing larvae in their nest and depend on fungi to preserve pollen provisions. Research suggests that honey bees exposed to fungicides have increased mortality rate compared to unexposed bees. The fungicides used to prevent almond trees from pests and pathogens can destroy the fungi component of the pollen carried by honey bees and consequently disrupt the growth of healthy larvae.