...The College Student’s Perception of Healthful Eating Abstract Current research suggests college students have fluctuating eating patterns and are confused about what constitutes a healthful diet. The purpose of this study was to identify the sources by which college students receive nutritional information and what constitutes the best dietary plan for maintaining a healthful lifestyle. The survey instrument used in this study measured the perceptions of college students about their practices in healthful eating and the sources they consulted to receive healthful eating information. It aligned with research that suggests college students choose to consult peers and the Internet for nutritional information over the consultation of a professional. The survey also suggested that college students understand fast food to be contradictory to a healthful lifestyle and choose to minimize their carbohydrate intake but are confused about the best dietary plan to maintain a healthful lifestyle. The results indicate that college students consult their peers and the internet over a professional with regards to healthful eating and that professionals in nutrition should find creative ways to demonstrate proper nutritional habits through the use of peer teaching and through avenues such as the Internet. Introduction Current college students and twenty-first century adults assimilate a wide spectrum of opinions on what determines if a person is healthy or not. Keeling’s research revealed...
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... Dietary Supplements Report June 2, 2013 Kristine Ellsworth HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT DIETART SUPPLEMENTS You've heard about them, have probably used them, and have even recommended them to friends or family. But how much do you really know about dietary supplements. Yes, some can be beneficial to your health — but taking supplements can also involve health risks. Here I am about to tell my readers important information that you can share with your family and friends about Dietary Supplements! Dietary supplements refer to vitamins, minerals and other substances available in the form of a pill, gum, lozenge, drops or injections and intended for human consumption. Dietary supplements are available at health food stores, vitamin shops and even in doctor's offices. While their purpose is to provide health benefits, supplements should never be used as a substitute for nutrients found in foods or medication prescribed by your doctor. Dietary Supplements are vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes (see box at right). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules...
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...nutrition essential to our daily lives? | | | |Nutrition is the source of materials needed to feed the body. According to our text, “Nutrition is the science that links foods | |to health and disease. It includes the processes | |by which the human organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, and excretes food substances” (Wardlow, 2010). The impact on | |the body when optimal nutrition is not reached can lead to many different problems or ailments. Nutrients are the substances | |obtained from food and other sources that are vital for growth and maintenance of a healthy body throughout life (Wardlow, 2010).| |On a daily basis, it is what fuels the body; it is what keeps us going. | |What is the connection between nutrition and health? | | | |Nutrition is a lifestyle factor that is a key to developing and maintaining an optimal | |state of health for you. A poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are...
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...of peer review & why it is important Define the Dietary Reference Intake terms (AI, RDA, AMDR, etc) Explain the information conveyed through MyPlate Types of information & data gathered to complete a nutrition assessment of an individual; give examples within each (also covered in Ch 17) Qualifications/education of a registered dietitian Credible sources of nutrition information Warning signs of quacky nutrition products Ch 2 Planning Healthful diet Describe the principles of diet planning Know how to calculate nutrient density of food Describe the Exchange List Describe the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 Recommendation for intake of whole-grains Definitions of the Dietary Reference Intakes Information included on a food label Nutrient fortification vs. enrichment of food Know how to calculated % total kcals from fat, carb, protein: e.g., for a 2000-kcal diet with 25% kcals from fat, how many grams fat are consumed? Types of food label health claims allowed by FDA Vegetarian diets – health benefits; nutrients of concern Ch 17 Nutrition care & assessment Calculation of BMI Major responsibilities for patient nutrition care assumed by MD, RD, RN Define/describe Medical Nutrition Therapy Biochemical indicators of nutrition status Methods of food intake assessment Understand “functional assessment” Ch 14 Pregnancy, Lactation Dietary Guidelines 2010 specific to women capable of becoming pregnant and...
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...Evidence Based Nutrition Principles For Diabetes Mellitus Management Evidence Based Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus Management Dietary management in people with diabetes mellitus (DM) and those at risk for DM requires greater attention especially given current trends that suggest 1 in 3 people will have diabetes by 2050 (Benson et. Al., 2011). Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90-95% of diagnosed cases, and the underlying metabolic problem that insinuates this disease is obesity (Vojta, De Sa, & Prospect, 2012). Obesity is accountable for the increase in insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 DM across all ages (Reisin, 2010). If left untreated and unmanaged, DM can potentiate nerve and blood vessel damage with eventual blindness, kidney damage, limb amputations, and cardiovascular complications leading to stroke and heart attack (2012). Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can assist people to combat obesity, the major catalyst of this disease, in order to prevent diabetes, manage existing diabetes, and slow the onset of diabetes-related complications (Morris & Wylie, 2010). Since a major component of MNT is dietary management, extensive research has been conducted on what dietary guidelines assist in preventing the onset of DM 2 and in controlling existing DM 1 and 2. Before the discovery of insulin in 1922, low-carbohydrate diets were used as a sole means of controlling DM (Spritzler, 2012). Today, this method of control is still implemented; however...
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...counseling, prayer, traditional Chinese medicine, conventional (Western) medical treatments, and healthy lifestyle choices to further its ideals (Eliopoulos, 2010). Meanwhile, holistic nutrition utilizes various combinations of foods and nutrients to help individuals maintain, balance, and achieve their optimal mental, physical and spiritual health (Perkins, n.d.). According to the scholar Hans A. Baer, “foci of the holistic health movement have included stress and stress reduction, reliance on natural therapies, therapeutic eclecticism, the notion of healer as a teacher rather than a medical authority figure, the belief that the body is suffused by a flow of energy, the belief in vitalism, and individual responsibility for one’s health” (Baer, 2003, p. 235). This paper seeks to explore the dietary principles involved in holistic nutrition, the importance and value of exercise, and the function of the immune system in regards to achieving optimal health from a holistic point of view. In maintaining nutritional health, holistic practices find that it is important not only to consider the types of foods that are consumed, but to examine when food is consumed, what one does while eating, and the amount of food that is consumed (Eliopoulos, 2010). Health is dependent upon nutrition in that, if a person has dietary habits of eating foods that contain very little nutritional value, if they eat their meals quickly or on the go, or if they eat meals under stressful conditions...
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...care decisions (Patrician, 2010). According to Patrician (2010), Evidence Based Nursing is the use of personal expertise and research to take decisions on patient care. In case of Mr. J, there is a clear lack of evidence based nursing. Mr. J was kept in restraint without considering that Mr. J was not trying to get out of bed by himself. When the pressure ulcer was identified, the nurse neglected evidence which should have been a basis of removing restraint. Even if the risk of falling was high, a sound alarm could have been placed at the bedside, which Mr. J could have used when he wanted to use the bathroom. The body of Mr. J was in unnecessary discomfort due to restraint and constant pressure was causing ulcer in the back. Mr. J was diagnosed with mild dementia and was drowsy, so the nursing staff had put him in restraint. Although, there are very flexible guidelines for the use of restraint in the National Quality Forum (2004), but, in case of Mr. J, the nurse is rigidly focused on keeping the patient in restraint to reduce risk of falling. The restraint makes the patient’s body immobile and can also make the patient feel imprisoned; leading to depression and other psychological disorders (Foster, 2012). A clear lack of ignorance of nursing standards is affecting Mr. J. Apart from lack of knowledge; there is a clear disregard for following patient care guidelines by the nursing staff. The negligence of the pressure ulcer and keeping the dietary error from the family shows...
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...nutrient intake include four sets of values. The Estimated Average Requirements are average amounts of nutrients or other dietary components required by healthy individuals in a population. They are determined using experimental data on nutrient needs and are used in assessing the adequacy of a population's food supply or typical intake. They are not appropriate for evaluating an individual's intake but are used to calculate the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). The RDAs recommend specific amounts of nutrients and other dietary components to meet the needs of most healthy people. When there is not enough data about nutrient requirements to establish EARs and RDAs, are set, based on what healthy people typically eat. RDA or AI values can be used as goals for individual intake and to plan and evaluate individual diets, they are meant to represent the amounts that most healthy people should consume, on average, over several days or even weeks, not each and every day. Because they are set high enough to meet the needs of almost all healthy people, intake below the RDA or AI does not necessarily mean that an individual is deficient, but the risk of deficiency is greater than if the individual consumed the recommended amount” (Wiley Plus, 2012). Based on this I would say that my intake for the day of September 7, 2012 followed the guidelines very well. “The human body requires many vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Although eating a...
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...Not only are there adults that struggle with obesity and increasing weight gain but also children are have difficulty with these same issues. Maintaining a healthy life can be challenging it takes discipline, responsibility and courage. It is important to have a positive attitude while committing to a healthier way of life. While there are a few methods to lose weight, eating healthy and exercising are by far the most recommended. Exercise is the key to living healthy safely but exercising to lose weight can be expensive. Exercise plans cause for gym equipment, memberships, video tapes and clothing. A good cardio workout that requires little to no equipment is standard exercises or just basically exercising outdoors. It is recommended for beginners to get a personal trainer to ensure safe exercising. Exercising can be divided into three basic types: stretching, aerobic and strengthening. Aerobic exercise sessions should last about 20-30 minutes and at least three to four times a day; aerobic exercise unlike the other types include the basic physical activity which are walking, jogging, bicycling and jumping rope which is mostly used by beginners. There are quite a few benefits said to prevent various medical conditions such as lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and body fat and strengthening the muscles and heart. Exercising and dieting has its advantages and disadvantages, some may indicate a negative aspect others may be positive. Exercise and physical activity are great...
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...Judith C. Rodriguez Bibliography Haviland, William A. (1990). Cultural Anthropology. Chicago: Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Kittler, Pamela G., and Sucher, Kathryn P. (1998). Food and Culture in America: A Nutrition Handbook, 2nd edition. Belmont, CA: West/Wadsworth. Klimis-Zacas, Dorothy J., ed. (2001). Annual Editions: Nutrition 01/02. Guilford, CT: McGraw Hill/Dushkin. Lowenberg, Miriam Elizabeth; Todhunter, Elizabeth Neige; Wilson, E. D.; Savage, J. R.; and Lubawski, J. L. (1979). Food and People. New York: Wiley. Schlosser, Eric (2001). Fast Food Nation: The Darker Side of the All American Meal. New York: Houghton Mifflin. The overall pattern of food that a person eats is more important to a healthy diet than focusing on single foods or individual nutrients, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its newly updated position paper "Total Diet Approach to Healthy Eating." According to the position paper: "In contrast to the total diet approach, classification of specific foods as 'good' or 'bad' is overly simplistic and may foster unhealthy eating behaviors." The Academy's position paper stresses that moderation, portion size and exercise are the key concepts for balancing food and beverage intakes. The position paper has been published in the February Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and can be found on the Academy's website. It states: It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that the total diet or...
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...As identified by the USDA, current nutritional guidelines were created to help Americans balance physical activity along with amount of calorie intake in order to maintain a healthy weight, consume more of specific types of foods high in nutritional value and consume less of the foods high in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, refined grains, cholesterol and added sugars. The most current version of the USDA guidelines produced in 2010 was generated during a time of high concern for the American population’s overall health. The epidemic of overweight and obese people that this generation is seeing is due to two factors alone; poor diet and inactivity. Even when looking past the obvious high number of obese people in our country poor diet and...
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...Running head: HELPING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP Helping Children Adopt a Health Conscious Lifestyle Deborah Darry 1 HELPING CHILDREN ADOPT A HEALTH CONSCIOUS LIFESTYLE 2 Helping Children Adopt a Health Conscious Lifestyle Why don't Dick and Jane run anymore in the 21st Century? The answer could be that they don't want to because they are obese. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 16.9% of U.S. children and adolescents aged 2–19 years are obese, and another 14.9% are overweight (2011–2012). Childhood obesity rates have tripled in the last 30 years. Moreover, research indicates that overweight and obese children are likely to become overweight or obese adults. Being overweight or obese can contribute to other chronic health problems, such as Coronary Artery Disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, certain cancers (colon, breast, endometrial, and gallbladder), Osteoarthritis, Sleep Apnea, and Reproductive problems. The Scientific Advisory Committee for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) concluded that –adopting a healthy lifestyle today, can significantly reduce the risk factors for the chronic illnesses of tomorrow (2015). Consequently, the parents and the school have a collective responsibility to help the next generation to adopt a health conscious lifestyle. As a result of the recent obesity trends in the United States, every school should participate...
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...Energy stores, fuels, and metabolic intermediaries. • Ribose and deoxyribose sugars are part of the structural framework of RNA and DNA. • The cell walls of bacteria are mainly made up of polysaccharides (types of carbohydrate). • Cellulose (a type of carbohydrate) makes up most of plant cell walls. • Carbohydrates are linked to many proteins and lipids (fats), where they are vitally involved in cell interactions. (Medical News Today) Where do carbohydrates come from? Carbohydrates can be found in fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, and other grains, milk and milk products and foods containing added sugars (e.g., cakes, cookies, and sugar-sweetened beverages). Healthier foods higher in carbohydrates include ones that provide dietary fiber and whole grains as well as those without added sugars. Foods higher in carbohydrates such as sodas and candies that also contain added sugars are the ones that add extra calories but not many nutrients to your diet. (CDC) How do carbohydrates work in the body? The goal of digestion is to break down carbohydrates into small molecules the body can absorb. The human body contains the digestive enzymes to break down starch into disaccharides and disaccharides into monosaccharides. The final products of carbohydrate digestion are the monosac¬charides. The monosaccharides are absorbed by the small intestine and released into the blood stream. Then they are carried by the blood to the liver, where fructose and ga¬lactose are converted...
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...NUTR 1020 Lecture: 2 Designing a Healthy Diet & Dietary Recommendations How do we know what we know about Nutrition? Research! Scientific method Observation New hypothesis Hypothesis Research Experiments Results reported in publication Follow-up experiments Hypothesis accepted/rejected Diabetes - common in obese population Obesity leads to type 2 diabetes Types of Experiments Research Question: Obesity leads to the development of type 2 diabetes? Observation by physicians Diabetes more common in obese patients Laboratory animals Diabetes Obese patients have more likely to have diabetes than leaner comparison group that is matched for other characteristics Obese mice Case control studies Epidemiological studies Diabetes more common in obese population Human studies Growing confidence in the research hypothesis Obesity leads to the development of type 2 diabetes Enlarged fat cells in obesity are less sensitive to glucose metabolism Healthy diet –Why is it important? 69% Leading causes of death related to nutrition! Healthy diet – Why is it important? US: 310,000 to 580,000 deaths every year ~1000 deaths/day (nutrition related) Excess intake of o Calories o Saturated fat o Cholesterol o Trans fat o Salt o Alcohol o Sugar + Physical inactivity Medical expenses: $71 Billion United States 68% adults (2/3rd ) – overweight/ obese 32% children (1/3rd ) – overweight/...
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...Food for Thought: Improving School Lunch Programs Clorissa Torres Lindsay Ludvigsen English 115 February 20, 2013 Schools across the nation have implemented a new breakfast & lunch program, to include healthier choices amongst children, adolescents and teens eating in their school cafeterias every day. The program was designed to allow the children attending school to receive healthy, low cost or free meals while fighting childhood obesity and hunger. The National School Lunch Program is a federally-assisted program implemented across the nation within public or non-profit private schools and day cares with children high school age & under. The program itself is costing 11.1 billion dollars to run in 2012-13 which is only 5.73 percent of the US budget. The money it is costing the US to run the program is allowing 32 million children a chance to have at least two whole meals a day, with a possible snack if they participate in a school-based after school programs. The USDA also provides the schools participating with federal cash and commodity support. The program entails that for each child who receives free lunch, the school will get $2.86 cents back, for each child who receives reduced lunch the school will get $2.46 cents back & for each child who pays for lunch the school will get $.70 cents back ; this also entails that for every snack a child receives free the school will receive $.78 cents, for every snack a child receives reduced the school...
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