...CHAPTER 14 Motivation for Eating and the Nutrition Transition in the Philippines Steven R. Hawks, Hala N. Madanat, TeriSue Smith and M. Lelinneth B. Novilla INTRODUCTION To a large extent, the growing epidemic of global obesity can be explained by rapid changes in dietary patterns that are taking place in both developed and developing societies (Rigby et al., 2004). Specifically, traditional diets that were rich in grains, fiber, fruits and vegetables, are giving way to modern diets that are high in fat, sugar, and sodium (Popkin, 1994). The United States, as one example, progressed through the nutrition transition over a period of approximately 100 years and has now fully transitioned from a traditional to modern diet (Popkin, 2001a). Currently, the U.S. diet derives approximately 33% of calories from fat (Popkin et al., 2001) and the U.S. has achieved one of the highest levels of obesity in the world (23.5%) (Flegal et al., 2002). The prevalence of American obesity continues to climb at alarming rates (a 55% increase between 1980-1994) (Mokdad et al., 2003). Other countries are going through similar nutrition transitions, but at accelerated rates and often with more harmful results (Popkin, 2002). The global epidemic of overnutrition and obesity poses one of the major public health challenges of the coming century (James, 2004). It has been argued that the nutrition transition is an expected consequence of the demographic and economic changes that accompany development (Popkin...
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...The motivations to choose Nutrition and Dietetics as a profession differ from external to internal factors. A study shows that the interdisciplinary nature of this career and the chance to connect with patients are the top influencers of selecting this choice (Lordly and Dub 169-175). However, this interest should be reinforced by understanding the way academic education, training, and experience shape the identity of a successful dietitian. Moreover, having a clear view of the working conditions, the future prospects, and the potential opportunities provided in this area is fundamental to make a final decision (Brady et al. 117-121). One must also take into consideration the personality traits of a successful dietitian and their impact on one's future in this career . The most important step of pursuing a career is to comprehend where to start and how to begin the journey. For those interested in Nutrition and Dietetics, it is challenging to realize the demands of careers in this field. (McConkey 356-360). To be a nutritionist or dietitian requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or any program related to this field such as foods and nutritional sciences, human nutrition, etc ("Education."). In addition to the degree, one...
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...improvement/changes such as changes in shape, packaging or even taste. Other products are being moved to a new promising product segments in order to maximize earning potential. d. Strategic Flexibility – The launching of Global Business Excellence initiative or GLOBE has transformed Nestle to what success it is enjoying at the moment. GLOBE covers a broad range of strategic objectives and also to improve operational efficiency by integrating the company’s businesses on a global scale. e. Quality – Putting into consideration consumers whose primary motivation to purchase a product is the product’s nutritional value, Nestle’created the Corporate Wellness Unit. Its main thrust is to increase the value of its traditional products by adding health and nutritional benefits. These add-ins are referred to as Branded Active Benefits (BAB’s). In addition, Nestle ‘devotes 1/5 of its research & development budget to nutrition research. f. Profit Pool – The company’s 127,000...
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...Improving Compliance to Treatment Plan in DM Patients Table of Contents Problem Identification 3 Literature Review 5 Critical Analysis and Evaluation of Literature 6 Formulation of Intervention Protocol for Clinical Problem 12 Proposed Intervention 12 Outcomes and Associated Evaluation Criteria 13 References 15 Appendix: Table 18 Improving Compliance to Treatment Plan in DM Patients INTRODUCTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2011) identified diabetes mellitus (DM) as a major public health disorder in the United States that results in one’s shortage of insulin or...
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...Personalized Nutrition and Exercise Plan Nutrition and exercise is very important because they provide the body with all that it needs to be healthy. Creating an Exercise and Nutrition plan will help the author attain her weight loss goals. Insert name (referred to as the author throughout this paper), is currently at least 5 lbs overweight. She is 5 ft. 7 inches female weighing 165 pounds, which is a healthy weight range for the height. However, the author’s body mass index (BMI) is 25.4, which shows that the author is slightly overweight. According to Weight and Waist Measurement: Tools for Adults (2004), a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy. A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and a person with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. Therefore, the author must make provisions to encourage healthy eating, weight loss, and proper weight management. Identification of the Health/Nutrition Problem Losing weight is a trying goal to attain mentally and physically. The author wants to lose weight to be healthier and to have a better self-image. Therefore, the main health problem that will be targeted is weight loss, but placing emphasis on the author’s nutritional habits is also important. She does not consume nutrient dense foods that provide her with the nutrition she needs to change her goals. Another focus of the exercise and nutrition plan is to incorporate healthy eating as a lifestyle choice, rather than a means to losing weight. Four...
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...materials from the California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit). CANFit is an organization that is specialized in helping minority communities to improve their youth’s nutritional and physical activity habits. It offers guidelines and many different, fun programs for children ages 10-14 that are culturally appropriate. CANFit has launched many campaigns that are culturally appropriate and facilitate change in children. These programs include P.H.A.T. (Promoting Healthy Activities Together) for African-American children, R.E.A.L. (Redefining Excellence Activity and Leadership) for Asian American children, and the Adelante Con Leche Semi-Descremada 1% program for Hispanic and Latino children. The goal for any child is 60 minutes of physical activity per day. CANFit offers a “physical activity pyramid” for after school programs that includes 60 minutes of individual activity, activities with parents or group games (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, 2007). These activities can be any type of sport, such as basketball or volleyball, playing Frisbee, walking the dog or may include individual activities such as rollerblading or hopscotch. Flexibility and strength exercises, such as circuit training or martial arts are included 2-3 times per week and inactivity such as watching TV or playing video games are listed on top of the pyramid and should be done at a maximum of 2 hours per day (California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, 2007). B. Philosophy...
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...Nutrition and Fitness By Yvette Hampton University of Phoenix Online SCI/100 April 21, 2012 Laura Trail Nutrition and Fitness Nutrition and fitness are very important in a person’s life. As one will notice that the government of each state are trying to incorporat healther programs to help kids and the adults become healthier in their life styles. It is so hard for people to eat right and be motivated to exercise because there either is not enough time in the day or the people need foods that are fast. Eatting fast food can ultimately cause him or her to become more obese and be very expensive. With in this paper one will address the current fitness and nutritional habbits that I have aquired and one will address some of the health risk associated with obesity. Furthermore, one will identify and describe three new fitness habits that can reasonably be incorporated into my already present lifestyle. In addition, one will find out how these new habits could improve my health. Next, one will identify the there new nutritional habits that I can incorporate into my lifestyle while address the new habits to improve my health. Furthermore, I will discuss how each new promote healthy-weight management and benefit my health in general. Fitness and nutritional habits. To be perfectly honest my fitness level is simi poor. I find that I only exercise once or twice a week if not that. It usually not more than 15 minutes at a time when I do find...
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...The goal of nutrition therapy is nutritional rehabilitation. Registered Dieticians consider the facts the impact food intake including, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, interpersonal relationships, trauma history, self-esteem, substance abuse, and participation in sports. It is a step-by-step process whereby the client gradually increases his or her calorie intake so that the body has enough fuel. It cannot be too excessive; otherwise, it may be too much for the heart to handle. Nutrition counsellors identify the root cause of the eating disorder, work to restore the self-schema, and then set realistic and achievable nutrition-related goals. If clients encounter interpersonal difficulties, a sense of not belonging, or feel unsafe, they become...
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...Research Article Report #1 MCS 1000 - Section: 01 Title & Author of Article Food for Thought: How Will the Nutrition Labelling of Quick Service Restaurant Menu Items Influence Consumers’ Product Evaluations, Purchase Intentions, and Choices? Burton, S., Howlett, E., & Tangari, A. (2009) Study Objectives After reading the journal article, I believe that the purpose of this study was to prove that there is a gap between perceived and actual fast food nutritional value, and it is the appreciation of this gap that influences consumer purchases and not the definite disclosure of nutrition information. Research was based around the questions of how accurately consumers can measure the levels of calorie, fat and sodium content in their out of home food, and whether of availability of nutrition information will effect food evaluation, purchase intentions, and choice throughout the industry. It is my belief that the study also had a supplementary purpose directed toward quick service retail restaurants. Results from the study may be used to influence the product and market offerings of fast food retailers through an acknowledgement of the relationship between nutrition awareness and the quantity of a particular food product demanded. Research Methodology The study consisted of an intricate method of research, conducted through three separate experiments. The hypotheses of each experiment were drawn from the disconfirmation theory (van Raaij 1991). The first study...
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...Why is nutrition important? What impact does it have on our physical and mental health? Nutrition is important because it nourishes and energizes the body. Without it the body can not function properly and can have a long lasting effect your health. “Poor nutrition habits can be a behavioral health issues, because nutrition and diet affect how you feel, look, think and act.” (Ajmera, 2011). Dieting without the proper nutrition and lack of exercising causes obesity which in turn can lead into mental problems such as depression. For me personally, I tend to eat when I am bored or depressed. Most people decided to take out their frustration on food instead of hitting the gym. When we eat healthy, we feel energize and have confident in ourselves. What are the six classes of nutrients? How do they individually and collectively help us to maintain our health status? There are six types of nutrients including water, carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Water is the most important nutrient that needs to be consummated daily so we can function properly. Each type of nutrients has its benefits on its own but can produce better quality when combine with others. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins provide the energy we used on a daily basis. Vitamins and minerals are used by our organs to function properly and effectively. Someone consumes carbohydrates but does not take the proper vitamins; they will have energy but can have a hard time digesting food. What are the characteristics...
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...Final Project: Personal Nutrition Exercise Plan SCI/241 June 17, 2012 Tara Deters Final Project: Personal Nutrition Exercise Plan Over the last several weeks I have analyzed my current diet and exercise habits, as well as reading up on the USDA Food Pyramid Guide and their exercise recommendations. I have taken what I've learned in this class and what I have learned by doing a little research and I was able to personalize a nutrition, diet, and exercise plan for myself. For starters, I will need to take a good look at my current habits and that affect my nutrition and exercise plan. I like to believe I eat pretty healthy, but there is always room in improve. I'm not big on candy or sweets. I also have a hate for milk, so I only drink milk when I eat cereal, and milk is a needed for calcium and vitamin D. I love the sun so I tend to believe I get enough vitamin D from the sun. My diet consist of chicken, salad, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Since I have an office job and the only time that I have to actually get away is during my lunch hour, so I'm not very active at work, so that kill eight hour of my day right there. I like to ride bikes and take walks, and every now and again I will roller blade. I can honestly say that I haven't been doing too much of any of this, as it's been pretty busy for me. These activities I do take part in aren't really stimulating, and my heart rate is raising much, because I do it at my pace not as if I'm racing...
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...because healthy foods have more nutrition. Eating the right foods in the right amount can reduce diseases and other health issues. Some issues with unhealthy eating are that people not paying attention to what they eat and how much of, it they are eating. Poor food choices and portion control can have negative effects on the body that ultimately results in weight gain or other health issues. Making better food choices helps control compulsive eating habits, and helps with weight loss. A decision to eat healthy starts with motivation. When it comes to motivation their two factors that influence a person’s behaviors and how he or she will maintain a healthy lifestyle. The motivation, to engage in healthy eating habits, starts in the brain and must be constant. There are two different types of motivation, which helps an individual engage in behaviors that will promote healthy eating habits. Extrinsic and intrinsic motivations at some point or another will both have an effect on healthy eating habits. The two motivators can be useful in motivating individuals to eat healthy when used in the right manner and for the right reasons. Environment and hereditary factors also play a strong role in maintaining healthy eating habits. This paper will discuss the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and the role the environment and heredity play in unhealthy eating. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Many people may find too difficult to find the motivation to engage healthy eating habits...
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...Relate developmental observations to theory Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Motivation for action was thought to derive from a deprivation that created a disruption to, this homeo-static state. For example, deprivation of nourishment leads to motivation to seek food, and deprivation of interesting surroundings leads to motivation to seek stimulation. In these theories, the main explanatory concept—or motivational mechanism—was termed “Drive,” and it was thought to represent responses to such physiological deficits that aimed to restore homeostasis to the organism. It is based on Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Kendra has a healthy development, she is provided a stable, responsive, and nurturing care-giving; safe, supportive, environments; and appropriate nutrition, preventive interventions such as vaccines for the treatment of diseases; and protection from violence, neglect and abuse. The child has a stable, caring, interactive relationships with adults (family relatives) – any way or any place they can be provided. Kendra’s development is something to do with Abraham Maslow’s theory where he stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs. When one need is fulfilled a person seeks to fulfill the next one, and so on. This is under the first three stage model of hierarchy of needs, namely: Biological and Physiological needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep. Safety needs that is defined as protection from elements, security, order, law, stability...
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...Ans-1 Nestlé describes itself as a food, nutrition, health, and wellness company. Recently they created Nestlé Nutrition, a global business organization designed to strengthen the focus on their core nutrition business. They believe strengthening their leadership in this market is the key element of their corporate strategy. This market is characterized as one in which the consumer’s primary motivation for a purchase is the claims made by the product based on nutritional content. In order to reinforce their competitive advantage in this area, Nestlé created Nestlé Nutrition as an autonomous global business unit within the organization, and charged it with the operational and profit and loss responsibility for the claim-based business of Infant Nutrition, HealthCare Nutrition, and Performance Nutrition. This unit aims to deliver superior business performance by offering consumers trusted, science based nutrition products and services. The Corporate Wellness Unit was designed to integrate nutritional value-added in their food and beverage businesses.. It encompasses a major communication effort, both internally and externally, and strives to closely align Nestlé’s scientific and R&D expertise with consumer benefits. International Strategy Nestlé is a global organization. Knowing this, it is not surprising that international strategy is at the heart of their competitive focus. Nestlé’s competitive strategies are associated mainly with foreign direct investment in dairy...
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...Childhood Obesity What is childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is where excessive body fat affects a child health or wellbeing negatively. When a parent constantly gives their child sugar, and more sugar, and they eat food at night and just go straight to sleep, the food that they just ate digest slowly and that’s where the gaining of the weight starts. Don’t let kids eat so much at night, and in the daytime to, because it’s not doing anything but putting a health risk on the child. What are some of the causes of obesity? Obesity is caused by overeating, physical inactivity, and heredity. By overeating, you will gain or lose weight as a result of eating more or fewer calories than you need. If you eat more calories than needed to it will turn into body fat. The amount of food you eat plays an important role in weight control than the kinds of food you eat. Physical inactivity is a important part in obesity, the less you exercise the more your health risk goes up. Exercising helps burn off some of those calories. A person can eat a lot and exercise, and be healthier and fit than a person who don’t exercise, but loves to eat. Heredity is a strong role to, because some people get their fat genes from their family. If most of your family is fat, there is a strong possibility that you are going to be to. To help your child become fit and healthy, make sure they eat right and exercise those muscles, and burn those calories. One of the dangers of obesity is diseases. Obese people...
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