Cater Human Nutrition 2-6

Please answer each question separate please

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

and 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? 

· If not, do you think you should? 

· 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?