Healthy Eating: A Way of Life

Proper nutrition is important in maintaining a long and healthy life. Most Americans are rushed due to their busy work schedules, and do not take the time to plan their diets properly. Like me, most Americans are unaware of the importance of eating a healthy diet and consume too many foods without the proper nutrients. Throughout my life I have been fortunate. I have not had any major health problems, and have been able to consume most foods without having to worry about gaining weight. These last two years, however, I started to gain weight and have become concerned with my diet. Changing my poor eating habits has been difficult for me, however, having this assignment has taught me that it is not as difficult as I previously

In America’s society today, Individuals are taking the blame off of themselves and shifting it onto the food industry. The food industry does indeed put up a very tempting environment for Americans, targeting unhealthy choices, but nevertheless, it is up to the customer as to what they spend their money on. Even with attempted changes in nutrition within the food industry, most people take no interest in it. But, when someone is motivated, results of a healthier lifestyle is shown in multiple ways. Americans need to realize that dedication can overcome temptation and not only lower numbers on the scale, but better their overall

Improving the health conditions of the American population ensures the increased quality of life. People eat for various reasons with the fundamental reason being for survival purposes. However, the issue of eating to live and living to eat affects people in different manners as most people develop poor eating habits that affect the body’s nutritional intake and affects their health. Being healthy involves careful considerations of what one is eating and engaging in activities that contribute to better healthy lives that do not imply daily prescriptions or

Recently I have been motivated by my friend Adrian’s life changing decision of putting behind his desire of just letting go and being determined to live a healthy life. I have always had an active life and enjoy playing sports but figured that it wouldn’t be enough and I am currently on a diet which has cut down on my calorie and sugar level intake. Nowadays I take the time to read nutrition labels and measure portion sizes which make a great difference. Every now and then I have a break and consume foods that are not healthy but I now I am doing better now. It is a constant struggle to not get tempted into a delicious looking pizza or some perfectly rounded donuts but I stay motivated to achieve my

This assignment and the first 4 units of this course will assist me in becoming a healthier person not only personally but also professionally. I have struggled with my diet the past few years, either consuming to much or to little, ultimately eating not very healthy. My goal is to eat from each food group the best I can and to eat the portion sizes that is needed for my body. I am going to try and change my eating habits to create more positive choices for myself. Taking care of myself inside will help in the workforce mentally and physically but also help with my knowledge about healthy eating, I’ll be able to share and teach by example.

According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2011), Healthy People has changed during the three decades of its existence. The mission of Healthy People 2020 is to: Determine healthcare priorities; Arrange for objectives and goals to be attainable at all levels; Classify research evaluation and data collection requirements; Increase community awareness and knowledge concerning healthy habits, illness, disability, and opportunities for advancement; in addition, Engage various divisions to strengthen guidelines and advance practices by using understanding and evidence-based practices.

When judging the authority of a document, it is important that individuals judge where the information is coming from. Not everyone is qualified to make certain claims or provide information on a topic. When judging the information that is found online, one must ensure that the author and publisher of the material is an expert in the field. It is critical to locate the author of a website’s article, although some not all credible articles carry an author’s name. When this is done, judging the authority of the article will be based on the publishers of the website. This article about healthy eating was taken from the HelpGuide website. The information in this article can be trusted because when judging the authority, all the necessary

I once fell victim to the almost trancelike state that the food industry casts upon its consumers. I was more than content to eat the things that tasted delicious. Gluttony sets in fast when that’s all you want to eat. After realizing I had a problem, eating nothing but garbage on a daily basis and gaining copious amounts of weight for someone my age, I decided to take better control over the things that I put on my plate. There was a year of nonstop fruits and veggies from the farmer’s market because it still had a quality taste while being substantially healthier than any food that was readily available for my convenience at the store. My story was one of trial and error. It was a deep gouge in my confidence that was necessary to break me away from society’s cornucopia of health

Throughout our entire lives, we have been convinced to eat “healthy” so that we can live a longer and happier life with low risks of diseases and cancers. However, what does it really mean to eat “healthy” since there are many health claims that are confusing us about what we should or shouldn’t eat. With the cloud of confusion revolving a “healthy” diet, Michael Pollan, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, writes “Unhappy Meals” detailing what it means to eat healthy. Although eating healthy is essential, there are factors that play a role into a person’s diet. For instance, in what ways does income affect an adult’s decision to eating “healthy?” Many people assume that a person’s ability to eat healthy is based on their

I struggle daily to control my intake of unhealthy foods. I believe that this issue stems from ingrained family norms and negative assumptions about my diet. Coming from a traditional southern family, most of our gatherings are centered on high fat/sodium foods. Eating until we are uncomfortably full is a family norm that is a source of comfort, bonding, and joy. Consequently, my family’s bad relationship with food has caused many of our members to experience diet and weight related issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

In order to familiarize myself with my eating habits, I have analyzed my diet for seven days. By listing the ingredients in each food item, I have discovered that most of my meals are not nutritious. To understand my recommended daily nutrient needs, I used Canada’s Food Guide to assess my intake. I also listened to “Stuffed” Part One and Two, to help me identify some common dietary issues for Americans. The podcasts shed light on the causes of obesity. From this assignment, I have learned that it is essential to closely monitor what and in which amounts I eat in order to maintain my health.

Carbohydrate is a nutrient essential for energy production and the prevention of ketosis, a state where the production of ketones exceeds metabolism. Protein is a nutrient essential for its components, amino acids. Fat is a nutrient which provides insulation, protection and energy for the body.

To combat these challenges, a new approach must be taken that will directly confront the problem instead of providing everyone with empty promises. For example, most people will spend $40 billion every year on equipment and nutritional supplements to improve their underlying levels of health. Yet, when most people go into restaurants they are often considered to be very greedy (by consistently consuming foods that have little to no nutritional value). This has resulted in many people becoming the butt of different jokes about their lifestyle choices. ("The Diet Industry," 2008)

We have never known so much about the things we intake into our bodies. We have gotten it down to the milligrams of all the nutrients we should be eating each day and exactly how much of it we need. There is wealth of information on every food item, diet regimen, and health benefit imaginable; it is overflowing in the media and overabundant in science journals. Yet, even when we have a profuse knowledge of many the food we consume and the effect it has on our body, achieving the perfect healthy diet has become more confusing and frustrating than ever before much like a conversation I overhead while I was waiting in line at Lemonade between two USC female students that went as follows:

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines was designed to help people choose a healthy diet. There are three things we are supposed to go by. The first one being, balance calories with physical activity to manage weight. Next, consume more of certain foods and nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood. Last, consume fewer foods with sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains. Thinking over these and taking them into concert ion I've decided it is time to choose a more healthy lifestyle. I usually eat all kinds of junk food and fast food all the time. Now that I've learned the true risks of doing so, I'm going to make more healthful eating habits for myself. Also another thing I am willing to at least try is to start working about to help maintain my eating habits and my