We 're all pretty familiar with the "5 a day" rule. Five servings of fruits and vegetables a day was big news during the 90s and up until recently, everyone considered five servings to be enough. New studies that were released in the last year, however, have informed us that five servings doesn 't quite cut it. In lieu of this, the CDC and the Produce for Better Health Foundation have developed a new campaign: "Fruits and Veggies - More Matters." Now we know that adults need anywhere from seven to thirteen cups of fruits and vegetables every day. That 's every day! And we thought five servings was tough! It may be a little bit of a step up from five, but there 's no reason to fret. There are easier ways to get in the thirteen cups than …show more content…
- Don 't forget 100% fruit juice! This can add two servings of fruits to your day. Just be wary of fruit juices that contain a high amount of sugar, and definitely stay away from the ones that contain high fructose corn syrup! - Fruit can be added to most breakfast staples, as a side to lunch 's peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and can make a satisfying ending to any dinner. Don 't stick to the usual apples or oranges - explore the local farmer 's market for seasonal delights, and try that piece of tropical fruit at your supermarket. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Women have been said to be more in tune with their bodies. Whether this is true or not has yet to be proven, but women certainly take better care of their bodies than men! This is a trend that is as old as the hills, but men had better start doing something about it, lest they find themselves in an irreparable state. Heart disease is a constant risk along with cancers and other illnesses - most that are not genetic are easily combatable with the proper exercise and diet. Unfortunately, diet and exercise primarily are two notions that men often don 't notice... or even take for granted. "I 'll change my diet soon" seems to be a catch-phrase that is growing in popularity. Men know what kind of diet is good for them and their bodies and continue to eat the way they do, vowing that someday things will change.
I had no idea that what I included in my diet was so important and provided a significant impact to my wellbeing. After doing the first part of this Analysis project, I was surprised to see the many areas that I can improve on. I created 3 specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals to help me improve on receiving the right amount and variety of nutrients in my diet. My goals are to drink 8 glasses of water a day, have fruits and vegetables every meal adding to a total of about 4-6 cups, and to have a different breakfast every day. For 30 days, I attempted to implement daily each of my 3 goals.
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The body responds differently to food types, either healthy or convenience, and determines the mood and daily productivity of an individual. According to Donald D. Hensrud, in order to enjoy an increase in energy and good-feelings, eat more fruits and vegetables as they promote a healthy body
Consumption of fruits and vegetables at or over the recommended five servings per day is associated with a decreased risk of heart attack and stroke. Greater consumption of fruits is also associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
* At least 5 helpings of fruit or vegetable in raw, cooked, tinned dried or frozen form but limiting fruit juices to one serving only as they lack sufficient fibre. These are a
The CDC recommends an intake of 2 to 3 daily servings of vegetables, but on average, individuals in Oklahoma consume 1.67 servings in a normal day. That is less than the national average of 1.9, and this average puts Oklahoma 46th in the nation (Rex, 2016). If Oklahoma had better access to grocery stores, it is suggested individuals could reach the recommended serving amount. Unfortunately, individuals who live in food deserts tend to have more access to high calorie, low-nutrient food instead of healthy and nutritious.
I want to add a bigger variety of vegetables such as spinach, artichoke, squash, and kale. Just eat more whole fruit, drink water and I think there will be an increase in my health.
The risk of heart disease rises as people age. Men develop an increased risk of heart disease at the ages of 45 and older, while women 55 and older are at an increased risk. “A woman’s natural hormones give some level of protection from heart disease before menopause.” (www.fda.gov) “After menopause, women develop heart disease as often as men, and women who have a heart attack don’t fare as well as men. Women are more likely than men to die from a heart attack.” (www.fda.gov) Obesity is caused by many different possible factors including “genetics, metabolic, psychological reasons, socicultural reasons, sedentary lifestyle, neuroendocrines, medicamental reasons, and high caloric nutrition.” (www.obesidad.net) Obesity is known to cause colon cancer, high blood pressure, and premature death. “Obesity is also associated with high blood cholesterol, complications of pregnancy, menstrual irregularities, hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair), stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor
In today’s world, one cannot watch a thirty-minute television show without being bombarded with commercials promoting the latest, “Breakthrough Health Kick.” The Paleo Diet, Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, along with a vast number of diets on the market has skewed the idea of healthy eating. The textbook, Nutrition from Science to You, states, “Healthy eating means you need to balance, vary, and moderate your nutrient intake.” Sadly, when I took two days to analyze my own diet I found a lack of balance, variety, and the ability to eat in moderation.
Over one-half of all Americans are overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases. Women generally have more subcutaneous fat than men, but appear to suffer a greater cardiovascular risk from a given degree of fat than women.
Although males tend to over exercise instead of using other means of purging they do participate in dieting as well. There are three major differences between males and females when it comes to dieting. The first is the reason for dieting, woman tend to diet because they feel fat whereas men start to diet because they had previously been overweight. The second difference is that more often than women, men diet to maintain certain goals in relation to an athletic activity, for example to avoid injury rather than to loose weight. And the last difference is that more men diet to avoid potential medical problems. (Crosscope-Happel, Hutchins, & Hayes, 2000) It is through dieting that men can feel more in control of their lives and more masculine and successful.
To maintain optimal health through a balanced diet it is important to keep the intake of macronutrients within the recommended ranges. The effects of eating too many macronutrients or not enough can cause under-nourishment or over-nourishment. “Over-nutrition occurs when long term human energy intake exceeds energy expended on basal metabolism, digestion, work and leisure” (Huffman, Huffman, Rickertsen, & Tegene, 2010, p. 5). Over-nutrition of any nutrient in some instances can create toxicity in the human body that may result in future morbidity. The macronutrient intake during the 3-day-diet ranges both inside and outside of the
1. Kids will learn the importance of incorporating 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily; they will learn about the significance of “rainbow foods”
Crimmins, Hayward, Ueda Saito and Kim in there journal article give statistical data on heart disease and death in both women and men (2008). This article states “37 percent of men and 27 percent of women over the age 65 report having a heart condition” (Crimmins et al., 2008). Crimmins research addresses the many differences in men with coronary artery disease compared to women with coronary artery disease. The study noted that men have a higher mortality rate from heart disease than do women (Crimmins et al., 2008). This article also notes that “40-50 percent of postmenopausal women will develop heart disease” (Crimmins et al., 2008). Crimmins and colleges noted men develop heart disease 5 to 10 years earlier in life than do women ( 2008). Evidence suggests that women who are hospitalized for cardiovascular issues are less likely to “receive certain types of drugs and diagnostic and treatment procedures” (Crimmins et al., 2008). Low socio-economic status and poor educational levels also have a marked effect on men and women’s knowledge of cardiovascular disease and the timing of when they seek treatment (Hemingway, 2007).
Health is a primary concern and healthy foods and fruits attract the attention of many people.