a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this inquiry project? How did you go about
overcoming these challenges?
During the course of this project I faced many challenges that I had to learn to navigate. These challenges included finding unbiased research articles and reflecting on if an article I as reading was opinion based or fact, as well as the complex scientific terms within some of the articles, as sometimes it took me longer as I had to stop and search the definitions of specific terms related to the the subject. To overcome these challenges I did thorough and thoughtful research and put in the time to find many diffrent resources from scientific studies to professionals opinions and doctors to get a greater understanding of the topic from all areas. I also practiced quick look up methods to find the definition of scientific words to get back on track with my research quicker.
b. How did this inquiry change the way you think?
As someone who goes to the gym regularly and sometimes participates in taking supplements, this inquiry has changed the way I think by giving me more in-depth knowledge and role of supplement for gym preformance as well as health. I am now more aware of the ingredients and things I am putting in my body and the effects they can have, this inquiry also made me realize the complexity of supplements will vary from one individual to another; therefore, doses and supplements may be beneficial or some and not for others.
c. How did this investigation impact your future decisions?
Through my investigations in this inquiry project my future decisions in regarding the participation of taking supplements has definitely been effected. I am much more cautiously aware of the contents in these products so I am less likely to put something in my body now until I have fully researched it and just then can gage if its needed for my specific needs to meet my goals.
d. What impact will this investigation have on others locally and/or globally?
The contents I have research throughout this inquiry I feel extents beyond my personal life and future, this information could be influential to the entire fitness community. Sharing the insights I have discovered could educate many to making better choices regarding their long term health. This could lead to the discouragement of supplements therefore; reducing the supply in demand at supplement stores for certain products
