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Discussion 1.
Reflect on your daily eating habits. Here a few things to consider:
- Do you have a set schedule for meals?
- Do you snack during the day?
- Do you eat a colorful plate (fruits and veggies)?
- What influences your daily eating habits?
- Are you happy with your current eating habits or wish for a change?
Discussion 2
- Are you conscientious of your sugar intake? Why or not?
- What is your main source of fiber on a daily basis? Is it enough? If not, what steps can you take to increase your daily intake?
- What is your perception of dietary fat - is it good for you or dangerous?
- Do you monitor your fat intake? Why or why not?
- Do you monitor your cholesterol levels and is high cholesterol a concern for you?
- Are you conscientious about which oils you consume and cook with?
Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, and Coconut Oil are Omega 3's and ANTI-inflammatory while vegetable oils are high in Omega 6's and pro-inflammatory.
Discussion 3.
Supplement habits and answer the following questions:
- What are your thoughts on meat in the diet?
- How important are vegetables in your diet?
- Have you ever considered a vegan lifestyle? Why or why not?
- Do you take any vitamin supplements?
o If not, do you think you should?
o If so, what methods did you use to determine what type and brand?
- Do you believe our diets have an impact on cancer? Share your thoughts about this topic.
Discussion 4.
Reflect on your mineral and water intake and respond to the following questions:
- Do you take any mineral supplements outside of your daily food intake? Why or why not?
- How much salt do you consume daily? Should you make any changes in this area? Why or why not?
- Osteoporosis can be an issue as we age. Is this a concern for you or family members and what steps do you take to prevent this?
- How much water do you drink in a day?
- Do you keep up with the amount you drink every day?
- Has this chapter made an impression on you about the importance of water for our bodies? Explain.
Discussion 5.
Reflect on your fitness level and weight and respond to the following questions:
- How important is your weight to you?
- Have you ever tried a diet and, if so, which one and was it a success?
- Is there a diet or lifestyle change that you would like to make, and if so what is it and why?
- What are your thoughts on body image and does it have an impact on your life?
- Do you exercise on a regular basis and if so, what do you do? If not, what hinders you from exercising?
- Do you play any sports (now or in the past) or do you have family members that do?
- How important do you think nutrition is in a fitness regimen and why?
Discussion 6.
Reflect on your nutrition as a child and thoughts on aging and respond to the questions below:
- Moms: did you breastfeed or bottlefeed your child? Why?
- All: were you breastfed or bottle-fed as a child? Do you think breastfed children are healthier?
- What, if any, are your concerns regarding aging and nutrition? Is there anything you do now (or hope to) to possibly increase your longevity?
- Are you conscientious about foodborne illnesses when eating out or at home?
- What measures do you take when cooking to prevent cross-contamination?
- What are your thoughts on organic foods in today's society?