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1. Pick a lunch or dinner you had this week and describe which food groups make up this meal. Do you feel you met MyPlate recommendations? If not, which food groups would you like to incorporate more of or reduce?
2. Explain briefly your plan to improve your food choices to help you follow a more healthful diet. If you feel you follow a healthful diet, please explain what healthful lifestyle and diet habits you already practice.
3. After viewing the Ted Ed Video, "What's the Big Deal With Gluten?"
(1) What advice would you give to those who eliminate gluten from their diet because they feel it's healthier?
(2) What experiences did you have encountering gluten-free diet claims and what are your thoughts on them now? (Hint: include examples of health conditions that require a gluten-free diet)
4. Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap lately. What are your thoughts on this trend, and what advice would you give someone who plans on eliminating this important macronutrient from their diet? (Hint: include the benefits carbohydrates have on one's health)
5. According to the CDC (2019), one person dies every 37 seconds from cardiovascular disease annually. One in every 4 deaths in the United States is attributed to heart disease.
A. What are some specific modifiable dietary and lifestyle factors you can practice to avoid being one of these statistics?
6. A. Do you think the numbers of vegetarians and vegans will continue to grow? If so, what explains their continued popularity? B. What are your thoughts on this dietary choice/lifestyle? Support your reasons with evidence.
7. Fluids play so many roles in the human body.
A. Do you think you get enough fluids throughout the day? Please explain.
B. What are some of the sources of your fluid intake?
C. Would you consider these sources healthy choices? Why or why not?