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What
is the relationship between nutrition and health? Read Sizer and Whitney
(2003, p. 3–4), A Lifetime of Nourishment, and answer the
following questions:
- What is
malnutrition?
- Which
chronic diseases are influenced by diet?
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Many
factors, other than nutrition, influence our eating behavior and food choices.
Read instruction sheet, Factors
Influencing Eating Behaviors to determine some of these factors. |
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Complete
the self-assessment, What
factors influence your eating behavior? |
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Understanding
and applying nutrition concepts also means having knowledge of other factors
that influence our nutritional health (e.g., physical activity, smoking,
stress, etc.).
Complete this health assessment to determine aspects of
your lifestyle that influence your own nutritional status. Go to Healthy
Roads > My Health (located near top of window) > My
Health Assessment Quiz. Once you complete the profile information,
you will be asked to select a quiz section. Select You and Your Lifestyle
and complete the quiz. Upon completion, you will receive lengthy feedback
about your lifestyle.
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Identify
one diet and/or lifestyle behavior you would like to change, and obtain
the support of a class buddy to help you achieve this goal. Share the name
of your buddy and your goal with your peers on the discussion board
to express your committment to this goal. The topic in discussions
will be titled, LO01 LS02: Diet and Lifestyle Behavior Goals
and Support Buddy.
Discuss with your class buddy the kind of
support that
you require throughout the course to realize your goal. You are expected
to post your progress on your goals at least biweekly in an effort
to stay on track. Good luck in taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle! |