“The belly rules the mind.” This Spanish proverb means that what we eat affects what we think, feel, and do. Today, many students love to eat. It is true that it affects our minds and our academic performance in school. Some people say that if you eat chocolate during exams, you will get smarter and it will help you pass your exam. If you drink soft drinks, you will be energized and you will become active in participating in your class. To put it simply, good food means good mood. If you have good mood, you can participate in class, can answer the questions correctly, and will have a better academic performance. Healthy foods affect our body in a good way while unhealthy foods affect us in a different way. It affects our body both physically
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Well-balanced meals also ensure that your body obtains immunity-boosting nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc and vitamins B-6, A, D and B-12. Unhealthy foods increase toxicity levels in your body, and fatty foods weaken your immunity (Thomas Williams, n.d.). Encourages Weight Management
The type and quantity of food you eat determines the amount of fat your body accumulates. Unhealthy foods have unsaturated fats that accumulate in the body, and can lead to obesity, while healthy foods are rich in dietary fiber that leaves you feeling fuller for longer (Thomas Williams, n.d.).
In turn, obesity raises your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, sleep problems, arthritis and infertility (Carly Schuna, 2015). The World Health Organization also estimates that approximately 2.6 million deaths each year are due to obesity-related illnesses (Jessica Bruso, n.d.).
On the other side, a well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables also provides your body with metabolism-boosting nutrients such as vitamin A, riboflavin and niacin, which can help your body burn fat (Thomas Williams).
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Another study at a primary school in Australia showed that children would buy more healthy foods and less unhealthy foods if healthy foods are advertised and displayed well according to AMA Winter Educators’ Conference Proceedings (Roland Cartagena, 2014).
Results of a study in the Philippines on childhood obesity also showed that children in private schools are prone to obesity because they are exposed to calorie-rich foods and sedentary behavior at home and in school according to the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Roland Cartagena,
Well-balanced meals also ensure that your body obtains immunity-boosting nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc and vitamins B-6, A, D and B-12. Unhealthy foods increase toxicity levels in your body, and fatty foods weaken your immunity (Thomas Williams, n.d.). Encourages Weight Management
The type and quantity of food you eat determines the amount of fat your body accumulates. Unhealthy foods have unsaturated fats that accumulate in the body, and can lead to obesity, while healthy foods are rich in dietary fiber that leaves you feeling fuller for longer (Thomas Williams, n.d.).
In turn, obesity raises your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer, sleep problems, arthritis and infertility (Carly Schuna, 2015). The World Health Organization also estimates that approximately 2.6 million deaths each year are due to obesity-related illnesses (Jessica Bruso, n.d.).
On the other side, a well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables also provides your body with metabolism-boosting nutrients such as vitamin A, riboflavin and niacin, which can help your body burn fat (Thomas Williams).
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Another study at a primary school in Australia showed that children would buy more healthy foods and less unhealthy foods if healthy foods are advertised and displayed well according to AMA Winter Educators’ Conference Proceedings (Roland Cartagena, 2014).
Results of a study in the Philippines on childhood obesity also showed that children in private schools are prone to obesity because they are exposed to calorie-rich foods and sedentary behavior at home and in school according to the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Roland Cartagena,