Nutrition Critical Thinking

Concepts of Positive Living

Please write a minimum of 50 words per question (for a total of 250 words):

1. Based on class discussions and textbook content, explain the problems in the U.S. diet and associated negative health outcomes (diseases). [50 word minimum]

2. Based on a reliable internet source, state data and professional opinions supporting your claims regarding diet and disease. Include URL for internet source(s). [50 word minimum]

3. Explain some of these behaviors that you have observed in yourself or others. Analyze factors that contribute to these behaviors/outcomes. [50 word minimum]

4. Explain what you believe could influence individuals to make healthier nutrition choices. These can include, but are not limited to funding for nutrition programs/education, improvement of school lunch programs, media influences, and legislation. [50 word minimum]

5. In conclusion, applying the above information, personally, what nutrition behaviors would you change? Why? How would these changes affect your current and future health outcomes? [50 word minimum]