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Larger varieties of fruits and vegetables can help better school lunches because the more available the more likely students are to eat them. “Studies show that introduction of schools salad bars increases the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables consumed by children in schools” (Harris 295). Schools that provide salad bars have a larger selection of healthy food choices which would increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.“Increasing fruit and vegetable intake is important for good…

right foods can help ease the discomfort of GERD. Consider working with a diet and nutrition specialist (registered dietitian) to help you make healthy food choices. What general guidelines do I need to follow? Choose healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and low-fat (lean) meat, fish, and poultry. Limit fats such as oils, salad dressings, butter, nuts, and avocado. Avoid foods that cause symptoms. These may be different for different people. Keep a…

Han-Markey et al 2012 found that after implementing local wellness policies for the Ann Arbor public schools district, there was an improvement in the content and use of beverage and food vending machines in public schools. This change resulted in a decrease in the total calories from beverages and a reduction in the simple sugar content and percentage of total calories from fat in food from vending machines. These finding were important for the school district as earlier studies found that 14…

an active person, trying to be at the gym at least 4 days a week. If I do not go to the gym, I still am walking all around campus and up and downstairs each time I walk into buildings. I aim to eat a variety of foods, including different types of vegetables and fruits each day. For example, if I grab an apple for a morning snack I will make sure that I will have a different kind of fruit for my afternoon snack so I have that variety in my daily diet such as a clementine or banana. I do limit my…

More than one-third of American adults are obese (Ogden et al., 2014; CDC, 2015). In 2013, 42 million children under five were overweight or obese (WHO, 2015). In addition, more than 1.9 million of adults were overweight, of which 600 million were obese in 2014. Additionally, obesity is more prevalent among Non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics and middle aged adults (CDC, 2015). According to the Centers for Disease Control (2015), obesity occurs from a combination of genetics and behavior (e.g.,…

improve mood, combat disease, boost energy, and provide a longer life span. Eating healthy has been proven to help avoid excess weight gain. Staying within an ideal calorie range is vital for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Use fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains to replace high-fat, high-calorie foods. The fiber found in fruits,…

The articles that I have read was “An apple a day bring more apples your way” by Aner Tal and Brain Wahisink was about individuals who ate an apple sample before shopping bought 25 % more fruits and vegetables then those who did not eat a sample because having a healthy snack before shopping put them in a healthier mindset and steer them towards making better food choices. Therefore, Aner Tal and Brain Wahisink conducted researchers to test their hypothesis that healthy snacks prepare…

group. However, the two of the most needed food groups are often neglected. The vegetables served are overcooked to the point where the lack nutritional value or they are not provided at all. In my experience, our school lunches lack vegetables about half of the time. As for fruit, what is served is often soaked in a sugary syrup or is bruised and rotten to the point of being inedible. This lack of fruit and vegetables makes lunch especially difficult for those who don’t, or can’t, eat…

Do you ever wonder what the cliché, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" really means? According to book aficionados, the phrase came from a Welsh folk proverb dated 1866 that means eating an apple before bedtime will keep the doctor from earning his money. The writer of that phrase was not just referring to apple per se, but to all kinds of fruits because these are beneficial to the body, especially when eaten raw. Fruits help our bodies flush out toxins. This is why vitamins have a fruit…

I can definitely say that my ways of eating have changed drastically. Before this project began, I thought my diet was ok. During certain days, I would eat very healthy. On other days, I would eat very unhealthy. My diet consists of many fruits, vegetables, and healthy grains. I didn’t change the amounts of food I ate. The only thing I changed is the way I perceived eating. Realizing the food I ate made me come to a sense of what health really is. There are many things in my diet that…