why do we care?. 1. how often do you eat or make decisions about food? 2. how many days a year would...
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FOOD AND NUTRITIONWhy Do We Care?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
1. How often do you eat or make decisions about food?
2. How many days a year would you like to feel healthy?
3. How long would you like to live?
MAINTAINING PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Wellness is a lifestyle, a life-long process.
Eat a well-balanced diet Get plenty of exercise Maintain proper weight Get enough sleep Limit exposure to contaminants Restrict intake of harmful
substances.
PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISEASES
Lifestyle diseases are the leading cause of death.
The current generation is the first to have a shorter life expectancy than the generation before them.
PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISEASES
Obesity Cancer Diabetes Heart Disease Stroke High Cholesterol Hypertension
LEARNING TO COOK
Independence Save Money Healthier Options
JOBS RELATED TO FOOD AND NUTRITION Health Care (dietician, doctor/nurse, health
educators ) Food Preparation (chef, restaurateur, food
service, caterer, executive chef, research chef, product development, .)
Agriculture (farmers) Business (Food retail, marketing, advertising,
packaging, sales, distribution, storage, law) Government (Government initiatives,
lobbyists, compliance)